Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5001 | Saving Your Safety Culture With No-Blame Accountability
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
Blame suffocates culture. The solution is positive accountability. Develop knowledge to diagnose blame within your work culture. Discuss common causes of blame and the misconceptions that allow blame to thrive. Take away practice tools and guidance to eliminate blame in your organization and start curating positive accountability that will strengthen your operations and enhance safety.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Danny Smith
CET, SMS
SafeStart
Senior Safety Consultant
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5002 | Building Professional Credibility: What ESH Professionals Say About Profession, Practice & Improvement
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
What do ESH professionals say about professional credibility in the workplace? How important is it? How do we improve it? Review ongoing research into measuring professional credibility, and learn from real-world examples of the good and the bad. Use this knowledge to take actionable steps that will create better relationships in the workplace.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Matt Law
Ph.D., CSP
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Manager, Customer Safety Strategy
Level: Beginner | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5003 | From "Add Diversity & Stir" to Meaningful Change: Rethinking DEI in the Workplace
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
To deliver meaningful change, we must move beyond the "add diversity and stir" approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and use the learning-and-effectiveness paradigm to transform workplace health and safety programs. This paradigm goes beyond buzzwords and establishes a solid framework for focusing on integration within and across your organization to support long-term success.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Abby Holovach
MS, CSP, CHMM
Holt CAT
Environmental Compliance Manager
Jennifer Hsu
MPH, CSP
Milestone Technologies, Inc.
EHS Project Specialist
Patricia Reed
Ph.D., CSP
Kraton Corporation
Facilities and HSES Manager
Level: Executive | Track: Total Worker Health
5004 | A New Blueprint for Improving Safety & Mental Health in Construction
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
Get an inside look at one organization's blueprint for enhancing safety and mental health in the construction industry. It focuses on empowering critical frontline leaders to learn and adopt a leadership style that has a dramatic impact on safety and wellness.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)
Rachel Neal
CSP
Compass Datacenters
Vice President of Global Safety
Nancy Novak
Compass Dataceters
Chief Innovation Officer
Level: Intermediate | Track: Fall Protection
5005 | Only Up From Here: Applying Effective Work-At-Height Controls
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
How can you contribute to a future with fewer fall fatalities and disabling injuries? The well-known hierarchy of controls doesn't have to be just a theoretical ideal that usually results in PPE. Explore practical ways to apply a refined hierarchy of controls aligned with ANSI/ASSP Z359.2 and review some lessons from rope access in ANSI/ASSP Z459.1.
Track(s)
Fall Protection
Speaker(s)
Russell Duren
ASP
Nikkiso Cryo, Inc.
EHS Manager
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5006 | Strategies for Enhancing Productivity & Risk Management in Hospitality: Balancing Ergonomics, Safety & Environmental Risks
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
Review practical ways the hospitality industry can address unique challenges of ergonomics, safety and environmental risks while maintaining high productivity. Gain insights on strategies to manage repetitive tasks, mitigate safety hazards in dynamic environments and integrate sustainability practices. Take away proven tools you can use to enhance workplace design and improve worker well-being in your organization.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Anuja Patil
CSP, CPE, ARM
CNA Insurance
Product Consulting Director
Manuel Samudio
ARM
CNA Insurance
AVP - Risk Control
Level: Executive | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5007 | Four Layers of Practical Decision-Making: From Novice to Expert
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
How can we improve our own decision-making fast? Why is there a gap between work-as-imagined and work-as-done? Why don't people follow procedures? Discover the four decision-making layers used by everyone from novices to experts: 1) explicit procedures; 2) general guidelines; 3) universal principles; and 4) tacit skill. Review real-world examples and take away practical tools and resources.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Jake Mazulewicz
Ph.D.
JMA High Reliability Strategies, LLC
Director
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5008 | Integrating NFPA Standards for a Complete Electrical Safety Program
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Sponsored by GlenGuard
Description
The integration of NFPA 70E¨, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace¨, and NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, are key elements of a strong electrical safety program. Deepen your understanding of the requirements of these complementary standards and gain new guidance on how to use them in combination to create a comprehensive, effective program.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Paul Zoubek
CSP, CIH
Zoubek Consulting, LLC
President
Level: Beginner | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5009 | Why Managing Your Contractors' Safety Performance Is Critical to Your Results
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Sponsored by Avetta
Description
Your safety and health program needs to integrate your company's contractors and visitors to be most effective and protective. Take away tools and resources to prevent and manage liability exposures created by these operations.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Sheila Coppinger
MS, CSP, CFPS
Chubb Insurance
Vice president , Executive General Liability and Excess Casualty Specialist
Michael Trevor
Chubb
Senior Property & Casualty Risk Engineer
Level: Beginner | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5010 | Machine Safeguarding: Driving Safety Through Risk Assessment, Guard Implementation & Control Reliability
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
Review essential machine safeguarding and control reliability standards, including OSHA, ANSI, ISO, and NFPA guidelines. Explore compliance requirements, risk assessments and the importance of reliable safeguards. Discuss best practices for enhancing machinery safety by understanding regulations, implementing effective risk assessment processes, selecting appropriate safeguards and ensuring control reliability to create safer workplaces.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Mark Stewart
MBA
Arrow Industrial Solutions (a Clarion Safety Systems company)
Divisional President
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills, Risk Assessment & Management
5011 | The Bridge Model: Integrating BBS & HOP to Address Modern EHS Strategies
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
The bridge model integrates behavioral-based safety (BBS) and human and organizational performance (HOP) to create modern, effective EHS strategies. Based on ANSI/ASSP Z10.100, you can use this model to balance human behavior and systems to reduce incidents and drive performance improvements across industries. Gain practical insights and examine real-world case studies to enhance your learning.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills, Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Jon Cordoba
CHST
P3 Safety Solutions
President
Level: Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5012 | Rethinking STCKY Situations! How AI is Providing a New Framework for Indicating Observation System Health
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
Join us for a dynamic and unfiltered discussion into the ways AI is unleashing super powers for Safety Professionals and their leadership teams. Discover how TDIndustries is using cutting-edge Natural Language Processing to streamline their observation process, enhance workforce skills and more effectively support operations, leading to more effective risk mitigation, and consistently fewer serious incidents.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Jamie Dabbs
CSP, ASP
TDIndustries
Vice President, EHS
Barry Nelson
FactorLab
CEO & President
Level: Executive | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5013 | Bridging the Gap: Empowering EHS Professionals in Safe, Healthy & Sustainable Building Design
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
This session highlights the vital role EHS professionals must play in advancing sustainability. Learn how to engage in material selection, assess product disclosures like HPDs and Declare labels, and influence installation methods to reduce exposures - spotlighting silica hazards in engineered countertops as a key case study.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Catherine Bobenhausen
MS, CSP, CIH
Colden Corporation
Senior Consultant (Industrial Hygiene)
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5014 | Applied Ethics for EHS Professionals
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Sponsored by GlenGuard
Description
Ethics are the standards of conduct and moral values that govern actions and decisions in the work environment. Only through truth and the promotion of ethical practices can we minimize harm and maximize benefits to all stakeholders. Engage in a thoughtful debate of real-world ethical dilemmas and explore ideas about ethical theories and professional conduct.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Dan Snyder
Ed.D., CSP, CRSP
Safety Mentor, LLC.
Founder
Level: Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5015 | Expert Witness 201: Expanding Your EHS Career
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
Discover how your EHS expertise can make an impact beyond the workplace — as a trusted voice in the courtroom. There’s a growing demand for qualified expert witnesses, and you’ll gain tips from a seasoned professional who has spent over 25 years testifying in state and federal courts.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Paul Gantt
Ph.D., CSP, CHST
Safety Compliance Management
President/Safety Engineer/Expert Witness Safety
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5016 | "It's Your Safety, Don't Give It Away!" The Kina Hart Story
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
Hear Kina's gripping tale and leave feeling empowered. Her powerful insight and practical advice reflects her genuine compassion and unwavering determination to spark collective growth and accelerate awareness of the importance of workplace safety
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Kina Hart
Hart 2 Heart Safety
Owner Hart 2 Heart Safety, Speaker, Childrens book Author
Level: Advanced | Track: Total Worker Health
5017 | Workplace Mental Health Investment: Convince, Persuade & Lead
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
In today's fast-paced, do-more-with-less work environments, worker mental health has emerged as a critical health and safety issue. Chronic stress and burnout on the rise. Is your organization proactively managing the risks? We simply can't afford to overlook this crisis any longer.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)
Martin Franchi
MA
Navigation Consulting & Training
Partner
Shelly Meadows
MBA
Navigation Consulting & Training
Partner
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Track: Safety Management Systems
5018 | KICS: Innovating Next-Gen Training
July 22, 9:45am - 10:45am
Description
Explore how innovative training methods like microlearning, interactivity, and artificial intelligence can improve your safety outcomes. Join us to make new connections and work together to create more engaging training that meets the needs of your current and incoming generations of workers.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)
Todd Hudson
Maverick Safety Training
President
Eric Lewis
Align Precision
EHS Coordinator
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5021 | Safety Rosetta Stone: Aligning Managers & Leaders With True Safety Program Performance
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Does your safety program include training/education for managers and upper management? If allowed to develop their own views and opinions on the safety program, management may develop unrealistic expectations or misinterpret performance data. Review the results of the 2024 ASSP Corporate Listening Report to discuss these potential deficiencies and take away actionable recommendations for aligning expectations and performance.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Todd Loushine
Ph.D., CSP, CIH
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Associate Professor
Jill James
MS
HSI
Chief Safety Officer
Level: Beginner | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5022 | The Science of Energy-Based Safety
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Explore the science of energy-based safety using the Energy Wheel, and gain new insight on methods for assessing injury severity (STKY) and the adequacy of controls. Discuss how to use high-energy controls assessment to evaluate how well serious hazards are mitigated. Learn how practical, open-source tools can help you and your organization reduce the risk of serious injury or fatality.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Sid Bhandari
Ph.D.
University of Colorado Boulder, Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering
Assistant Research Professor
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5023 | Climate Change: Another Risk to Manage
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Climate change and weather-related hazards (such as wildfires, floods, heat extremes, drought) have been an increasingly frequent and significant factor in EHS management. Discuss the human and financial costs of these events, and review the hazards associated with these events, safety and health considerations, adaptation and mitigation strategies, and emergency management.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Leo DeBobes
MA, CSP
Stony Brook University (School of Health Professions)
Clinical Assistant Professor and Environmental Health & Safety Concentration Advisor
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5024 | A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Integrating Ergonomic Solutions Into Software Innovations
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sponsored by Amazon
Description
Human-robot interactions are an important area of opportunity for ergonomic innovations. Ergonomists can expand their scope beyond physical workstation design and into inventory allocation and management software design to reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. Review a case study to explore the technology and software developments implemented to reduce MSD risk in material handling.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Vince Racco
CPE
Amazon
Global Sr. Manager for North American Ergonomics Engineering in Workplace Health and Safety
Nikki Scott White
MS
Amazon
Director of Workplace Health and Safety Global Ergonomics
Level: Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5025 | The HOPGun(TM) Mindset: A Safety Professional's Role in Creating Adaptive Capacity
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Explore adaptive capacity in a "mission first-safety always" mindset embraced by TOPGUN pilots. Evaluate evolution from safety through absence of negative events to create adaptive capacity to ensure safety and mission success when confronted by dynamic environments, varied competence, complexity and unexpected events. Assess accountability and discipline paradoxes in human and organizational performance (HOP) through a framework that balances learning, justice and operational excellence.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Michael Peterson
MA
SPARTAN Training & Performance LLC
Chief Innovation Officer (CIO)
Timothy Reynolds
MA
SPARTAN Training & Performance LLC
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5026 | The Forever Endeavor: EHS Strategies for PFAS in the Workplace
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Long-term exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can result in significant healthcare concerns and costs for individuals and employers. However, a proactive safety program that addresses PFAS exposure can help. Discuss practical tools you can use to stay updated on PFAS issues, adapt to changing regulations, monitor research and innovation, and communicate risks to maintain a motivated and productive workforce.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Eugene Wingert
CHMM
Sompo
Vice President, Environmental and Emerging Risk Specialist
Kimberli Harris
CSP, CIH, ARM
Sompo
Risk Control Technical Leader
Jessica Vallee-Vasquez
MBA, ARM
Sompo
Risk Control Associate
Level: Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5027 | New President, New Agenda? Workplace Health & Safety Law Update
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Heather MacDougall, who previously led Amazon's safety team and chaired the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC), offers a legal update covering the latest decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, other federal courts and OSHRC, as well as OSHA and state plan developments.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Heather MacDougall
J.D., CSP
MacDougall Solutions LLC
Member
Jim Frederick
NEXUS HSE
Principal
Level: Executive | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5028 | Employee Behavioral Problems, Workplace Violence Concerns & Threat Preparedness
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Gain new guidance on prevention and response strategies your organization can use to prepare for workplace violence and active threat response. Learn the importance of using a non-linear-response model rather than a traditional linear model, and gain insight on how it can help you respond as these incidents increase in frequency and evolve in how they are perpetrated.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Vaughn Baker
Strategos International
President
Level: Beginner | Track: Safety Management Systems
5029 | Exploring the Intersection of System Safety & Traditional EHS
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
System safety has much in common with the broader EHS discipline, but there are also many differences. Gain expert insight as we compare and contrast the two fields and explore how practitioners of both may benefit from a greater understanding of the other.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)
David West
P.E., CSP, ASP
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Examinations Director
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5030 | Visualizing Compliance Programs
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
EHS regulations are complex and difficult to understand, but process mapping can simplify them. By creating visually based job aids, you can make compliance easier for employees. Through examples and practical techniques, learn ways to use process mapping techniques to develop job aids that improve understanding and compliance with EHS programs.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Daniel Chodos
CSP
BSI America Professional Services
Senior Consultant
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5031 | Striking a Balance: Going Glocal
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sponsored by Amazon
Description
Unleash EHS excellence in a globalized world. Tired of rigid EHS approaches that hinder progress? Build the skills you need to navigate the complexities of global operations. Discover the power of standardized approaches while embracing the unique strengths of your diverse workforce. Gain actionable insights and tools to build an adaptable EHS framework that drives both safety and operational success.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Bryce Griffler
M.Eng., CSP
Google
EHS Training Program Manager
Level: Beginner | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5032 | Bridging EHS & Sustainability: Real-World Challenges & Solutions
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sponsored by Avetta
Description
Develop skills to navigate the alphabet soup of EHS and sustainability so you can best manage your organization's reporting, identify the associated risks, understand the impacts of change management and effectively address everything else thrown your way.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Monique Parker
CSP
SHE-MP
Chief Executive Officer
Catryna Jackson
MS
SAI 360/Evotix Software
Global Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Advisor
Level: Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5033 | The Shifting Age Paradigm of the Global Workforce: Ramifications for the EHS Professional
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
As the global workforce ages and with more Baby Boomers staying on the job longer, your organization's claims costs will increase. Identify solutions to get your organization ahead of the curve and reduce potential future cost. Take away actionable steps to break down corporate silos.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Scott Lassila
CSP, ASP
Aon
Director of Casualty Risk Control
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5034 | Implementing the New ANSI/ASSP Z490 Standard: A Systems Approach to Safety Training
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Are you ready to implement the new ANSI/ASSP Z490 training criteria with your organization? Our standards committee members will share guidance for using the standard to establish and implement effective safety, health and environmental training systems. Hear the latest insights on topics such as learner competencies, trainer qualifications and training program management.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Regina McMichael
CSP, CET
The Learning Factory, Inc.
President
Alex Reed
M.Ed., ASP, CET
Safety Mentor, LLC
Chief Learning Officer
Level: Intermediate | Track: Total Worker Health
5035 | Operationalizing Neurodiversity for High Performance
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Neurodiversity describe those with neurolological conditions (including ADHD, autism and dyslexia) which impact worker performance. Combining Human Performance and universal design principles with specific accommodations may help neurodivergent workers do their best work. A transformational change model with actionable steps to operationalize neurodiversity paradigms will be presented as a framework for introducing neurodiversity in the workplace.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)
Noah Cadieux
M.Eng.
Divergent Performance
Director of Neurodiversity Programs
Randy Cadieux
M.Eng.
Divergent Performance
Director of Operations
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5036 | So You Want to Become a Safety Consultant? A primer for those thinking about going out on their own.
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Come listen to a seasoned safety consultant share insights about the journey to a consulting business; answering questions such as: Is being an entrepreneur for me? What are some of the business, legal and insurance issues I should consider? What are the key considerations? What are the risks involved? How do I determine my market? What resources are available?
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Chris Ross
CSP
The Engagement Effect
President/CEO
Level: Intermediate | Track: Total Worker Health
5037 | Addressing Psychosocial Hazards: What Organizations & Leaders Can Do Now
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Many countries have included psychosocial hazards under occupational safety and health, but the U.S. is lagging. The costs associated with these hazards are considerable for organizations and individuals, and the threat of these hazards is growing. Discuss examples of psychosocial hazards and share best practices you and your organization's leaders can adopt now to promote worker well-being.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)
Bart Sevin
Ph.D.
Aubrey Daniels International
Vice President
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5038 | KICS: AI & Risk Management-Using AI to Drive Safety Success
July 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
We are increasingly exposed to AI in all facets of operations. Learn how we can use and incorporate AI to support organizational risk management strategies including risk assessment, predictive analytics, behavior modeling, training and emergency management.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Daniel Rollino
CSP, ARM, CRM
Chubb
Risk Specialist
Austin Lyon
CSP
Gallagher
Risk Control Manager
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5041 | AI in Play: Elevating Safety Every Day
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
Step into the future of workplace safety where AI isn't just a buzzword-it's your new best friend! Examine cutting-edge AI tools that are taking safety to the next level, from predicting risks to providing real-time insights. Learn how AI can make your job easier, your workplace safer and your team more proactive.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Chet Brandon
MS, CSP, CHMM
GrafTech International, Inc.
Director of Global Health, SAfety & Environmental Protection
Natasha Porter
M.Eng.
Benchmark Gensuite
Chief Customer Officer
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5042 | Ignite Your Career Transformation
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
Elevate your leadership, drive change and take control of your professional future with actionable strategies.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Megan Tranter
Ph.D., CIH
Megan Tranter LLC
CEO and Founder
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5043 | 4 Reasons Frontline Leaders Struggle to Deliver Safety Results (and What You Must Do to Help Them)
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
Do your front-line leaders have the skills to lead safety? Or do they depend on "the rules," "safety cops" and a lot of luck? Results are driven by three elements: values, behaviors and culture. Explore important topics such as identifying systems that degrade trust; recognizing signals of a culture at risk; and determining what tools can help you minimize cultural pressures.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Rodney Grieve
Branta Worldwide, Inc.
Facilitator
Level: Beginner | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5044 | 8,000 Workers Experience a Head Injury Each Year: A Deep Understanding on the Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Sponsored by PIP
Description
Construction has more fatal and non-fatal workplace-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) than any industry. This danger is nothing new, but the rising attention to rotational motion, the leading cause of TBIs, is. Learn about common head injuries and how head protection can help protect against them from leading scientists so you can make informed decisions in service to job site safety.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Sofia Hedenstierna
Ph.D.
Mips
Biomechanical Specialist
James Kelly
Ph.D., MA
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Professor
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5045 | Lead With Influence
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Sponsored by SafeStart
Description
Review lessons learned from Dale Carnegie clients for more than 100+ years and millions of participants on how to influence a safety culture based on trust and engagement. Leave with practical skills to ask better questions and explain your ideas and recommendations in an engaging way that will boost your credibility with your stakeholders and give you a stronger voice in your organization.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Merle Heckman
Ph.D.
Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie Master Trainer
Hakar Torres
Dale Carnegie of Central Florida
Business Advisor
Level: Executive | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5046 | Evaluating Safety’s Return on Investment (ROI)
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
This session provides a practical approach to integrating safety with business profitability. Participants will learn how to balance the need for a strong safety program with the financial realities of running a business.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
James Washington
Evolution Safety Resources
Safety Director
Julia Kunlo
CSP
Evolution Safety Resources
President
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5047 | Using ANSI/ASSP A10.50-2024 to Build a Better-Than-OSHA-Compliant Heat Stress Management Plan
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Sponsored by PIP
Description
Review the similarities and differences between ANSI/ASSP A10.50-2024 consensus standard on heat stress prevention and OSHA's proposed heat injury and illness prevention standard. Develop a deeper understanding of how you can use the ANSI/ASSP standard and its appendices to develop a plan that meets or exceeds the proposed standard.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Wayne Vanderhoof
CSP, CET
RJR Safety Inc.
Sr. Consultant/President
Level: Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5048 | Ergonomics vs. Biomechanics in Heavy Industry: Teaching Resilience Rather Than Avoidance to Encourage Personal Responsibility
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
Learn how to reduce soft-tissue injuries and worker fatigue with a biomechanics-based approach. This approach focuses on building strength and resilience, conditioning workers for specific tasks and using positive language to promote personal responsibility. Discover practical strategies to enhance safety and performance by preparing your workforce for the physical demands of heavy industry.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Lori Frederic
Balance Biomechanics
Owner, Lead Movement Ninja
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5049 | Wild, Wacky & Highly Effective Training v24.7
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
Let's smash a few watermelons and burn a few things in a safe and educational way—all in the name of effective and memorable training. Stop bribing your employees with pizza and donuts—dazzle them with great safety training instead! Learn effective ways to change "mandated" training into lessons your participants will not forget.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
James "Skipper' Kendrick
CSP, CET
Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC
Level: Executive | Track: Total Worker Health
5050 | Designing Safe & Inclusive Work Systems for a Neurodiverse Workplace
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
Explore how to create work systems that support a neurodiverse workforce, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and more. Discuss the unique strengths and challenges neurodivergent workers face and take away actionable strategies to design safer, more inclusive systems that foster productivity, reduce safety risks and promote well-being for all workers.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)
Barb Carr
System Improvements, Inc.
Editorial Director
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5051 | The Dynamic Duo: How Situational & Self-Awareness Unite for Safety & Success
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
We encounter risks in all our daily environments, from workplaces and homes to roads and sidewalks. Vigilant mindfulness in critical in our efforts to identify potential hazards, including environmental and human factors. Taking a proactive approach to safety, being alert to both internal and external factors, and using appropriate tools and techniques help help us assess situations and prevent incidents and injuries.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Tim Page-Bottorff
CSP, CET
Total Safety Compliance
President
David Silva
MA
Silva Performance Solutions, Inc.
Safety Consultant
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5052 | 8 Hidden Barriers & Solutions to Near-Miss Reporting
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Sponsored by Benchmark Gensuite
Description
Hear how one unionized manufacturing plant used practical techniques and tactics to transform an underperforming near-miss program. Discuss how a lackluster program-rightly nicknamed the "missing program" by workers-was transformed into a powerful tool that reduced incidents and injuries, increased engagement and moved culture forward.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Jean Ndana
CSP, CIH
Bull MOOSE TUBE
Sr EHS Corporate Director
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5053 | EHS Program Management Benchmarking Results
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
As an EHS manager, you may feel isolated and uncertain about how your safety practices compare to your peers. Access to current EHS management data is essential for improvement. Using survey results, we'll explore what other professionals are thinking about budgeting, safety standards, injury trends and ESG responsibilities.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Rick Barker
CSP, CPE
VelocityEHS
Senior Director, Solution Strategy
Level: Intermediate | Track: Safety Management Systems
5054 | The ISO 45001 OSH MS Standard Revision and other ISO 450XX Standards in Process: An Overview
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
The U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO/Technical Committee (TC) 283 will provide the latest updates on five international OHS management standards-including proposed revisions to ISO 45001.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)
Ken Clayman
MS
Booz Allen Hamilton
Sr. Lead Technical Specialist
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5055 | Best Practices for Protecting the Temporary Workforce
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
Temporary workers are those paid by a staffing company and assigned to work for a host employer. This dual employment arrangement can create unique challenges to keeping them safe on the job. Learn effective strategies for handling these challenges and deepen your understanding of OSHA's requirements and expectations for safeguarding temporary workers.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Carol Pariente-Lippi
Eclipse Advantage
Safety Training Manager
Robert Lewellen
At Work
VP of Risk Management
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5056 | Eliminate Serious Injuries & Fatalities: Practical Steps to Workplace Safety
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Sponsored by Grainger
Description
Discover actionable strategies to reduce serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the workplace. Review a practical framework for identifying and addressing the root causes of SIFs, implementing proactive risk management techniques and fostering an organizational culture that values safety. Gain insights from real-world examples, explore data-driven approaches and leave equipped with tools to strengthen your organization’s safety performance.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Sid Bhandari
Ph.D.
University of Colorado Boulder, Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering
Assistant Research Professor
Thom Kramer
P.E., CSP
LJB Engineering / ASSP
Fall Protection Safety Consultant
Jason Walsh
CSP, CHST, OHST
US Army Corps of Engineers
Safety & Occupational Health Manager
Marty Werdebaugh
MS, CSP
US Army Corps of Engineers
Acting Director, Office of Safety & Occupational Health
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5057 | OSHA Interesting Field Cases: Session 1
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
Our expert panel will showcase two enforcement cases, one that included a whistleblower investigation. One case involved a safety and health complaint and a whistleblower complaint following detection of a suspected propane leak at a salvage yard. The other case involved a reported fatality from an explosion that occurred while mixing primer at a small arms manufacturer. Gain insight on the inspection process and outcomes, including citations and abatement.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Jean Marchut
DOL/OSHA
Brian Elmore
DOL/OSHA
Thomas Revelle
DOL/OSHA
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Track: Total Worker Health
5058 | KICS: Cultural Considerations in Global Safety Management: Fostering a Unified View of Safety in Multinational Workforces
July 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
In today's globalized world, multinational organizations face challenges implementing safety programs that work across diverse cultural norms and practices. Explore how culture shapes safety strategies, discuss the challenges companies face and review best practices for fostering a unified view of safety while respecting regional differences and maintaining high standards
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)
Emmanuel Winful
CSP
Auburn University, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
EHS Manager
Vanessa Barrios Galvan
CSP
Pentair
EHS Global Segment Leader
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5061 | The Power of EQ for Workplace Safety Leaders
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Explore the vital role of emotional intelligence in workplace safety leadership. Learn how self-awareness, empathy and social skills enhance safety outcomes, foster open communication and create a proactive safety culture. Through interactive activities and real-world scenarios, you will gain practical tools to strengthen their leadership and build a safer, more connected work environment.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Denise Castille
MBA
Any Day CPR Training, LLC
Chief Lifesaving Officer
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5062 | How to Destroy Your Safety Culture in 4 Steps-or 6 Steps to Build It
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Sponsored by Cintas
Description
Discover how to transform your organization's safety culture into a proactive "risk culture" that drives better decision-making and performance. Explore six pathways to build a resilient, safety-focused environment while addressing the four states of organizational paralysis. Equip your team with the tools and strategies needed to enhance safety, innovation and continuous improvement.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Corrie Pitzer
Safemap International Inc.
CEO
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5063 | A10 Construction & Demolition Standards: Why You Should Care!
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Discover how the ANSI/ASSP A10 voluntary consensus standards are being increasingly used with the construction and demolition industries. Get the latest updates on several pending standards that address prevention through design, health hazards, tower construction and wind generation.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Tim Fisher
CSP, CHMM, ARM
American Society of Safety Professionals
Chief, Safety, Health, and Well-Being Officer
John Johnson
CSP
Black & Veatch
Vice-President/Manager, SH&E
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5064 | Afraid to Be Safe; How Well-Intentioned Safety Initiatives and Leadership Practices Can Create Fear and Hide SIF Risks
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
This presentation will explore how often well-intentioned safety programs and organizational leaders can unknowingly create cultures of fear that keep true, deeply seated problems hidden within an organization that eventually manifest as serious injuries and fatalities. Ultimately, this session is about taking a long look in the mirror to identify and tear down barriers to a true, learning-centered safety culture.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Barry Spurlock
J.D., CSP
Eastern Kentucky University / Spurlock Law PLLC
Associate Professor / Attorney
Lori Wooldridge
GSP
Logan Aluminum Inc.
Safety Specialist
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5065 | Developing & Managing a Gold Standard Ergonomics Program
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Explore how to develop and manage a gold-standard ergonomics program based on NIOSH's framework. Emphasizing a participatory approach, it highlights employee involvement in identifying hazards and designing solutions. You will gain practical strategies for risk assessment, ergonomic interventions and continuous program improvement to enhance workplace safety, productivity and long-term success.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Tara Diesbourg
Ph.D., CPE
Oakland University
Assistant Professor
Level: Intermediate | Track: Total Worker Health
5066 | Can Mental Fitness Make Safety Cool?
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
What is the value of dealing more effectively with stress, frustration or anxiety? What would you give for a culture with less blame, shame or guilt? Do you want a more positive, happier life? This sounds almost too good to be true, but research and brain science actually shows this is possible, but it takes work… mental work…. Mental Fitness.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)
Nancy Gunter
MA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Gunter Training, Consulting and Coaching
CEO
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5067 | Technology & People - It’s an “AND” Conversation
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Success as an EHS professional requires the ability to effectively combine technology with essential personal skills. Explore how critical thinking, communication and visual literacy can enhance hazard identification and risk management. By combining technology with human skills, you can achieve the most effective safety solutions and transform safety practices in your organization.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Peter Susca
MS
OpX Safety
Principal
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5068 | Enhancing Workplace Safety Through Tailored Gas Monitoring & Customized Data Integration
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Explore how cutting-edge gas monitoring solutions and data integration can revolutionize safety and operational efficiency in industrial environments. Learn the transformative benefits of using data insights gathered through gas monitoring for your unique safety management needs. Gain new insight on the latest trends and practical applications that can significantly enhance safety protocols and reduce risks in industrial environments.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Nick Vieira
Industrial Scientific Corporation
Field Services Team Lead
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5069 | Safety Without Standards: OSHA's Use of the General Duty Clause
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Gain better understanding of how OSHA uses the General Duty Clause to cite employers for allegedly failing to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. Review actual citations and take away practical solutions and strategies you can use when reviewing your work sites for possible hazards. Leave with strategies that will help your organization handle OSHA inspections.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Phillip Russell
J.D.
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC
OSHA Lawyer for Businesses
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5070 | Bowtie Dermal Risk Assessment Model
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Dermal exposure to harmful substances in an occupational setting is a significant problem globally. Learn about a new Bowtie skin exposure risk assessment methodology that allows for evaluation of multiple substances additive effects, and review a real-world application of the methodology to understand how you can use it in your workplace.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Georgi Popov
Ph.D., CSP, ARM
University of Central Missouri
Professor and Chair
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5071 | How Generative AI Is Improving Workplace Safety: Real-World Examples
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Generative AI , particularly large language models (LLMs), is helping to improve workplace safety by offering new solutions that go beyond traditional methods. Using real examples, we'll illustrate how organizations are using generative AI to enhance safety across various industries.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Robert Stevens
First Analytics
Vice President
Rosemary Bernal-Gomez
Baylor University
Doctoral Candidate
Level: Intermediate | Track: Fall Protection
5072 | Fall Protection Starts on the Drawing Board: Prevention Through Design Tactics for Diverse Industries
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Sponsored by Grainger
Description
Prevention through Design (PTD) is a powerful tool to mitigate fall hazards before construction begins. Using real-world case studies, learn how to incorporate fall protection into the design phase, leveraging advanced technologies and cross-functional collaboration to prevent costly retrofits and improve worker safety across diverse industries.
Track(s)
Fall Protection
Speaker(s)
Thom Kramer
P.E., CSP
LJB Engineering / ASSP
Fall Protection Safety Consultant
Michael Grumley
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx)
Workplace Safety Manager
Level: Beginner | Track: Safety Management Systems
5073 | Preventing Incidents & Saving Money by Implementing an OHS Management System
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Sponsored by Cintas
Description
A well-implemented safety and health program not only prevents incidents but also saves companies significant costs. Beyond direct expenses, indirect costs can quickly add up, impacting productivity and morale. In this session, you'll gain practical strategies to proactively reduce incidents and their associated costs while boosting employee morale, lowering turnover, and minimizing equipment downtime.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)
Paige Rohrig
CSP
Georgia Tech Safety and Health Consultation Program
Safety Branch Manager
Level: Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5074 | Kickstart your Hazardous Energy Control Program by Leveraging ASSP/ANSI Z244.1
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Discover the four essential pillars of an effective machine safety program and learn a structured process to take control of machine safety in your organization or plant. This session will also explore best practices for monitoring and sustaining your program using key elements of ANSI/ASSP Z244.1, including Lockout, Tagout and Alternative Methods-helping you enhance safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Patric Brown
P.E.
WatchTower Safety Solutions LLC
Machine Safety Consultant
Nick Jose
MS, CSP, CHMM
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
Sr. Safety & Health Professional
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5075 | Whose Safety Is It Anyway?
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Four safety professionals will tackle real-world safety challenges through unscripted skits. Modeled after Whose Line Is It Anyway?, we'll showcase creative problem-solving, coaching and audience participation to help you enhance safety leadership skills in unpredictable situations.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Ann Lindsey
CSP, CET
HSE Global
Managing Director, US
Chris Garza
CSP
Feather and Mane Environmental and Safety Consulting and Implementation
Principal Consultant
Matthew Herron
MS, P.E., CSP, CPE
Southwest Research Institute
Lead Safety Engineer
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
5076 | Telematics: Data Dangers of Uncoached Events
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Impact telematics can reduce at-risk driving behaviors. Management support of this technology is critical to ensuring your organization does not have a backlog of uncoached events.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)
Nancy Bendickson
CSP, ARM
Aon
Managing Consultant
Victor Malchesky
Aon
Senior Consultant
Level: Intermediate | Track: Total Worker Health
5077 | The New Focus Four: Suicide, Opioids, Motor Vehicle, Falls
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Suicide, opioids, motor vehicle and falls are the leading causes of preventable deaths in the workplace. Gain new insight and take away pratical guidance based on lessons learned that will help your organization effectively address these four areas in the workplace.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)
Robert Labbe
CSP, CHST, ARM
American Global, LLC
Vice President - Risk Engineering Services
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
5078 | KICS: How to Progress Women in Leadership
July 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Sponsored by Benchmark Gensuite
Description
Explore practical strategies to advance women in safety leadership and create more inclusive workplaces. This session will address key challenges, from breaking barriers to fostering mentorship and advocacy. Gain actionable insights and tools to drive meaningful change, support emerging female leaders, and strengthen the future of the safety profession.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)
Karen LaRue
OHST
Procter & Gamble
Global Innovation HS&E Director
Sondra Lavoie
CSP, CHST, ARM
Sompo
AVP Risk Control Specialist
