Technical Tours
Technical Tours
Technical tours offer attendees the opportunity to go “behind the scenes” to look at OEHS issues in the daily operation of a facility or program. These tours are led by an industrial hygienist or other safety professional. Tours are considered part of the education program, and CM points are awarded in the same manner as if a registrant were attending a session. We offer a limited number of tours during AIHA Connect, which defines the facilities selected as those featuring “best practice” OEHS standards.
All technical tours, unless otherwise noted are $60 (advance rate when purchased by 3/29/2026) and $75 (beginning 3/30/2026).
Wednesday, June 3
Wednesday, June 3
8:00 a.m.-Noon
Description: This tour will be an overview of the first two facilities involved in manufacturing "Renewable Diesel:"
- receipt of feed stocks by rail with conveyance to storage, and
- pretreating feedstocks to prepare for conventional refining processes.
The one-hour tour periods will include an overview of the equipment, workflow, associated potential hazards, and time for questions and answers.
Capacity: 40
Security Requirements: Participants must stay in their group with the tour guide at all times and follow all directions of the guide to ensure everyone's safety.
Additional Requirements: Participants must have closed-toe footwear with quality soles. Participants will be loaned FRC coveralls by Bulwark and other PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves) by Chalmette Refining. All PPE will be returned at the end of the tour.
Schedule (anticipated):
8:00 a.m. – Depart Convention Center
8:45 a.m. – Arrive at Chalmette Refining – Saint Bernard Renewables. Review important safety and health rules for the tour and split into 2 groups.
9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. – Group A remains on bus for drive-by tour of the rail offloading operation, conveyors, and storage. Group B walks through the PTU with a guide.
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. - Groups switch
11:00 a.m. – Depart facility for return to Convention Center
11:45 a.m. - Arrive Convention Center
Fee: $60 (advanced rate) or $75 (beginning 3/30/2026)
