Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6001 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Action: Elevating Safety with Satisfaction
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Discover how AI is transforming workplace safety from prediction to prevention to real-time response. This session showcases practical applications already driving results and includes a live demonstration of a digital twin of a Safety leader in action revealing how AI extends leadership presence, decision-making, and influence across the workforce for safer, smarter operations.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Chet Brandon
MS, CSP, CHMM
Hexion, Inc.
Sr. Director of Global EHS

Natasha Porter
M.Eng.
Benchmark Gensuite
Chief Customer Officer
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6002 | Evolving Leaders and Managers from Ad hoc to Systematic: Implementing EQ, with a twist of Communication, without the survival instinct functionalities
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
We are living in extraordinary times! The world is heavy, and EHS professionals are carrying more than their share. From layoffs and lawsuits to headlines and heartbreaks, today's leaders are navigating an unrelenting wave of emotionally charged moments. Build your knowledge base about emotional intelligence and communication, and different manager and leader approaches for intense situations.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Adrianne Pearson
BS
Evolving EHS
Owner
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6003 | Demonstrating Safety as a Valuable Business Investment
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Business leaders make decisions based on data. Demonstrating the financial benefits or value of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) interventions makes funding decisions more likely. This session provides practical examples of how to show value of OSH investments in equipment and/or worker interventions. Learn about applying cost-benefit analysis, return on investment, and value of OSH investments.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Deborah Roy
MPH, CSP
Safety Speaks
President
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6004 | Welcome to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Talk
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) focuses on Natural Surveillance, Natural Access Control, Territorial Reinforcement, Maintenance, and Social Management to create a safe environment for businesses and residential locations. The primary goal of CPTED is to increase the perceived risk of getting caught for offenders. This presentation will take you through each section, providing tips to implementing a solid CPTED program.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Andrew Luttrell
ASP, OHST
Sompo
Senior Casualty Specialist

Natalie Freedland
CSP, ARM
Sompo
Senior Client Services Specialist
Level: Intermediate | Track: Fall Protection
6005 | From Risk to Readiness: Practical Tools for Building Fall Protection and Rescue Plans
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Falls from height are a top safety concern for safety managers, with over 1,400 fall protection violations annually (OSHA). Join expert Loui McCurley to explore how to build robust fall protection and rescue plans using ANSI/ASSP Z359.2 as a guide. Through case studies, a Fall Hazard Survey exercise, and rescue planning, gain tools to assess risks and prepare for emergencies.
Track(s)
Fall Protection
Speaker(s)

Loui McCurley
Beal-PMI, Inc
Level: Intermediate | Track: Safety Management Systems
6006 | The Nuts and Bolts of OSHA Recordable vs. First Aid Treatment: What Safety Professionals NEED to Know
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Master the practical skills needed to accurately classify workplace injuries and avoid costly OSHA recordkeeping mistakes. Understand how treatment decisions affect compliance, documentation, and safety metrics. Gain tools to assess injuries, collaborate with providers, and minimize recordables without compromising care. Leave empowered to apply what you've learned immediately strengthening your impact across safety operations.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Sharon Moise
M.D.
Medcor
Chief Medical Officer

Michael Bledsoe
MS
Medcor
Vice President of Clinical Affairs/ Associate Medical Director
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6007 | From Principles to Practice: Operationalizing Human and Organizational Performance for Real-World Impact
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Learn how to transform Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) from theory into everyday practice. This session provides eight proven strategies with measurable actions to engage leaders, empower workers, integrate safety into operations, and focus on preventing serious injuries and fatalities. Leave with a practical roadmap for embedding HOP into your organization’s DNA.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Cary Usrey
SafetyStratus
Vice President of Growth

Hilary Framke
SafetyStratus, an Ideagen Company
Vice President of EHS Solutions
Level: Beginner | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6008 | Respirator Fit Testing Made Simple: Practical Guidance for Safety Professionals
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Respirators only work if they fit. This session cuts through the complexity of fit testing and gives safety professionals simple, practical tools for success. Learn when to use qualitative vs. quantitative methods, how to troubleshoot failed tests, and how to build worker trust in your program.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Stephanie Lynch
Ph.D., CSP, CIH
OHD
Senior Technology and Research Manager
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6009 | Human-Robot Collaboration: Physical, Psychosocial, and Organizational Risks Associated with Cobots
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Collaborative robots (cobots) are increasingly being used to improve productivity and reduce the risk for humans engaged in hazardous or highly manual processes. However, human-robot collaboration has introduced novel risk factors unique to this technology. This presentation will explore crucial concepts for organizations to protect and engage workers who will be working directly with or near cobots in the workplace.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Matt Law
Ph.D., CSP
National Safety Council
Director, Work to Zero
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6010 | Hot Cells, High Stakes: Mitigating Lithium Battery Fire Risks in the Workplace
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
This session tackles the rising threat of lithium-ion battery fires. Attendees will learn to assess risks, identify unsafe behaviors, and implement control strategies. Using real-world case studies, the session covers battery chemistries, suppression tactics, and OSHA/NFPA compliance. Participants will gain tools to create response plans and strengthen fire preparedness across industrial, commercial, and research environments.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Michael Alroy
Commonwealth Risk Management Group
Principal
Level: Executive | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6011 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness in HSEQ: Global Benchmarks & Leadership Playbook
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises improved efficiency and performance, but where should safety leaders start? Drawing on global benchmark data and a practical maturity model, you will learn how to separate hype from reality, identify opportunities, and build a roadmap for responsible AI adoption that drives performance and strengthens safety culture.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Rick Silverman
Shirley Parsons
Managing Principal
Level: Intermediate | Track: Safety Management Systems
6012 | Management of Change? Change Management? - Consideration of Systems And People
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Throughout the profession and indeed even prescribed by our safety management system standards, is a need to evaluate the safety and health considerations associated with change. This presentation blends the concepts of management of change and change management to provide a comprehensive and wholistic approach to continual improvement. An approach that supports systems and people.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Wyatt Bradbury
CSP, CHST, ME
Avetta; University of Alabama Birmingham
Principal - Health and Safety; Adjunct Professor

Geoff Goodman
MBA
Avetta
Principal, Solution Delivery & Change Management
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6013 | How to take the "Uncomfortable" Out of Uncomfortable Climate Conversations
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Taking the "Uncomfortable" out of Uncomfortable Conversations is a tool that can be used in many scenarios, but this session we will explore tools and techniques specific for climate conversations. The goal in these discussions should never be to change someone's mind, but to leave them educated.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Monique Parker
CSP
Elevra Lithium
Chief Sustainability Officer
Level: Intermediate | Track: Safety Management Systems
6014 | ISO 45001 and Prevention through Design Integration
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
A new model for successfully integrating two important occupational health and safety (OHS) standards was developed. The authors will present a structured overview of how ISO 45001 and Prevention through Design (PtD) can be integrated to reduce OHS risks and identify improvement opportunities. A real-world application of integrating ISO 45001 and PtD standards will be presented.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Lecy-Nickson Tah-Monunde
MS, ASP
United Nations Global Service Centre
Occupational Safety Officer

Georgi Popov
Ph.D., CSP, ARM
University of Central Missouri
Professor
Level: Beginner | Track: Safety Management Systems
6015 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety, Minus the Math: Spot Hidden SIF Risks and Stop Collisions in Real Operations
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety, minus the math. See how AI and computer vision uncover hidden SIF precursors in everyday text and video, rank what to fix first, and prevent people‑vehicle collisions in real operations. Beginner‑friendly demos, field case studies, and privacy‑by‑design tips. Leave with workflows, checklists, and metrics to run a small pilot and show measurable impact by Monday that stick.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Keith Bowers
Bowers AI
president
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6016 | Engineering Tomorrow's Guardians: How Google is Forging the Next Generation of EHS Leaders through CSRM University
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Discover how Google's CSRM University is revolutionizing EHS professional development. Learn actionable strategies to cultivate future safety leaders, enhance critical competencies, and build a culture of continuous learning, empowering your organization to proactively address evolving risks and drive EHS excellence.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Taylor Watkins
ME
Google
Learning & Development Program Manager

Bryce Griffler
CSP, ME
Google
Global Manager, Safety & EHS Assurance.
Level: Intermediate | Track: Total Worker Health
6017 | From Hard Hats to Headspace: Building Safer Workplaces Through Mental Health Awareness
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Description
Safety starts with people-not just rules and checklists. This session explores how stress, fatigue, and anxiety impact safety outcomes. With half of U.S. workers facing burnout or depression, it's time to rethink risk prevention. Learn how to integrate mental wellness into safety programs and build a culture of support, trust, and resilience.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)

Steven Jablon
CSP
Dover Fueling Solutions
Senior Manager, Environment Health & Safety

Brandon Wiseman
Swire Coca-Cola
Senior EHS Manager
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Executive | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6018 | Industry Roundtable: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Smart Buildings, and Fire Detection: Opportunities, Pitfalls, and Lessons
June 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Sponsored by Fire Protection Practice Specialty
Description
This roundtable will bring together engineers and fire protection professionals to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and smart building technologies are reshaping detection, suppression, and safety planning. Participants will share real-world experiences, explore code and reliability challenges, and consider how to balance technology with human oversight in fire protection strategies.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Josh Densberger
CSP
VHB
Corporate Director of Health & Safety

Scott Baranowski
CSP
Duke Energy Corporation
Environmental Health & Safety Training Scheduling and Delivery/Project Manager
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6021 | Saving Your Safety Culture With No-Blame Accountability
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Blame suffocates culture. The solution is positive accountability. This presentation will give audiences the know-how to diagnose blame within their own work cultures-highlighting the common causes of blame and the misconceptions that allow it to thrive-as well as the tools to cut it out of your organization. Start curating the positive accountability necessary to strengthen your operations and enhance safety.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Danny Smith
SafeStart
Senior Safety Consultant
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6022 | Mastering Safety's Most Critical Conversations
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Silence can be a hidden hazard in safety. In this interactive session, learn practical tools from the Fierce Conversations® framework to address unsafe behaviors, give impactful feedback, and coach for accountability. Through real-world safety scenarios and hands-on practice, you'll gain the skills and confidence to have the conversations that strengthen safety culture and save lives.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Denise Castille
MA, MBA
Any Day CPR Training, LLC
Certified Fierce Conversation Facilitator | Chief Lifesaving Officer | Corporate Trainer
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6023 | The Buried Truth Uncovered
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Eric Giguere, a former laborer, shares his story of how he was buried alive while working in a trench. Eric explains the events before his accident and the effect it has had on him and his family. A series of extraordinary events left Eric with an unbelievable story to tell.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Eric Giguere
Safety Awareness Solutions
Motivational Safety Speaker
Level: Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6024 | An Industrial Athlete Approach to Trade Partner Safety & Well-Being in Data Center Development
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Speakers will present a roadmap-style framework for sports-medicine-based injury prevention that can be applied to data center development as a whole-mapping out phase-specific recommendations for mitigating injury risk based on job tasks performed on site throughout the project. We'll cover how to track pre- and post-intervention ergonomic risk data and leading/lagging indicators to measure success and further tailor this approach.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Jon Kabance
BIOKINETIX
President

John Gainer
CSP, CHST
The Walsh Group
Sr. HSE Manager

Dylan Spratt
MS
BIOKINETIX
Program Development Manager
Level: Intermediate | Track: Fall Protection
6025 | Cal/OSHA’s Evolving Landscape: Navigating New Walking-Working Surface and Fall Protection Rules - Panel
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Sweeping updates to Cal/OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection standards are being released. This session unpacks the upcoming regulations, compares them with federal OSHA requirements, and outlines practical steps for compliance. Learn from a panel of experts who helped shape the standards and gain tools to protect workers, avoid citations, and strengthen your organization’s safety culture.
Track(s)
Fall Protection
Speaker(s)

Thomas Kramer
CSP, P. Eng.
LJB Inc.
Senior Fall Protection Consultant

Kevin Bland
Ogletree Deakins
Shareholder, Attorney

Maryrose Chan
Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB)
Senior Safety Engineer

Josh Tims
CSP
Walmart
Senior Manager - Enterprise Safety

Lizzette Vargas-Malpica
CSP
Stanford University
LBRE Safety, Resilience and Preparedness, Associate Director
Level: Executive | Track: Safety Management Systems
6026 | Powering Your Stop Work Authority
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Stop work authority is often dysfunctional and at odds with production. A powerful stop work authority drives combined benefits of safety and production with concrete steps that can flip this vital workplace dimension from negative to positive and enhance the operational performance. Make a difference with five factors that drive the quality of safety work authority to help prevent incidents.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Michael Fleming
MBA, CSP
HSE Global
Strategic Partner
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6027 | Be Relatable, Be Adaptable, Get Results
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Relatability plus adaptability equals results for safety professionals, whether it is on the shop floor, in a regulatory inspection, or addressing the C-suite. Gain insights into how relatability and adaptability are key components of a human and organizational performance based safety program, and how you can be accepted and seen as credible every day.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Scott Gesinger
MS, CSP
Scott Gesinger
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6028 | Climate Change: Another Risk to Manage
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Climate change and weather related hazards (wildfires, floods, heat extremes, drought, hurricanes, etc.) have been an increasingly frequent and significant factor in safety, health and environmental management. This presentation will focus on the human and financial costs of climate change/weather events; on the hazards associated with extreme weather 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: Beginner | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6029 | Stand Out: Become the Safety Leader You Need to Be, and More Importantly, the One They Need You to Be.
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Struggling to find time to be a more visible leader? Join a seasoned safety professional with 15+ years of experience as he shares practical tools and real-world insights to help you lead from the front. Learn how to eliminate phrases like, "We never see the Safety Manager," and build a stronger, more connected safety presence.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Chris Brown
CSP
Georgia Pacific
Corporate Health & Safety Manager
Level: Advanced | Track: Safety Management Systems
6030 | Assigning Safety and Health Law Liability in Contractor-Subcontractor Relationships
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
This presentation will explore how contractors and subcontractors may face OSHA liability for each other's actions. Through discussion of OSHA's Multi-Employer Citation Policy, recent enforcement cases, enforcement guidance, and related caselaw on joint employers, we will provide an overview of the relevant legal issues and share practical ideas for how contractors can strengthen safety practices and avoid surprise citations.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Manesh Rath
J.D.
Keller and Heckman LLP
Partner

Ben Idzik
J.D.
Keller and Heckman LLP
Associate
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6031 | Humans Are a Weak Link in Safety - But they are the Best Link We Have!
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Learn how to transform human adaptability from a perceived weakness into your strongest safety asset. Identify where over-reliance on controls reduces resilience, apply Relentless Readiness to boost prevention and response, and design actionable steps to improve real-time hazard recognition, decision-making, and adaptability-equipping you to handle today's safety challenges with confidence and agility.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Corrie Pitzer
Safemap
CEO
Level: Intermediate | Track: Safety Management Systems
6032 | Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Safety Management: Practical Framework for Hazard Detection and OSHA Compliance
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Discover evidence-based strategies for implementing generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in safety management through comprehensive research synthesis of 52 studies. Learn practical prompt engineering frameworks, performance evaluation methods, and human oversight protocols. Gain actionable insights for pilot testing AI tools while maintaining professional judgment in critical safety decisions.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

JuHyeong Ryu
Ph.D.
West Virginia University
Assistant Professor
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6033 | OSHA Interesting Field Cases: Session 2
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Doubled Up at the Packing House and Explosion During Diborane Manufacturing
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Richard Razey
USDOL/OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

Kimberly Usry
USDOL/OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Specialist
Level: Advanced | Track: Safety Management Systems
6034 | ANSI/ASSP Standards - Compliance and Use by Government - Why It Matters
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
This session will focus on the use of voluntary consensus standards to move compliance forward and will also address how standards are used by government. EHS Professionals ask questions related to this issue literally all of the time, and this session will help answer these questions. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the most widely adopted ASSP standards.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Tim Fisher
CSP, CHMM, ARM
American Society of Safety Professionals
Chief Technical Officer, Safety, Health, and Well-Being

Wesley Wheeler
SMP
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
Executive Director of Safety
Level: Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6035 | Utilizing Z15.1:2004 for the Successful Managment of Motor Vehicle Exposures
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Utilizing the outline found within the Z15.1:2024 standard, this session will dive into real-world examples and guidance to improve their motor vehicle program so as to prevent fatal and life-changing events of both owned and non-owned fleet exposures.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Bill Bayne
MS, CSP, ARM
Eastern Alliance Insurance
Risk Management Executive
Level: Beginner | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6036 | Dog Bite Prevention Training - Bulli Ray
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
Training Employees To Protect Themselves From Dog Attacks!
Bulli Ray's Dog bite prevention training, gives attendees the gain practical experience in dealing with dog attacks with our Dog Bite Prevention Training. The attendees will have the opportunity to experience training sessions that feature our live dog in presentations that will teach you and your employees how to prevent dangerous situations.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Cynthia Ballenger
ODBS Bulli Ray Enterprises
COO/Co-owner

Mitzi Robinson
ODBS Bulli Ray Enterprises
President/ Founder/Expert Speaker on Dog Bite Prevention
Level: Intermediate | Track: Total Worker Health
6037 | Well-being & The Safety Professional: Who's Looking After You?
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Description
As safety professionals, our primary role is taking care of others. However, just who is looking after you? Join our presenters as they address the toll our jobs can take on our personal and professional lives and share how prioritizing their own mental and physical health has led them to become more resilient and effective safety leaders.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)

Valerie Stakes
MA, CHST
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Safety Engineer

Rena Goudey
MBA, CSP, ASP
AXA XL
Senior Risk Engineer
Level: Beginner, Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6038 | Industry Roundtable: When Training Gets Stale: Knowing When to Reinvent, Refresh, or Retire
June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Sponsored by Training & Communications Practice Specialty
Description
EHS training faces immense pressureschanging workforces, new technology options, tight staffing and budgets. How do you know when training still works, and when its past its prime? In this interactive roundtable, share experiences, spot the red flags of stale training, and learn how to make smart decisions about when to reinvent, refresh, or retire your approach.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Eric Lewis
Align Precision Corporation
EHS Coordinator

Misty Craven
CSP
AECOM
Safety, Health & Environment Senior Manager
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6041 | Fall Protections Greatest Challenge!
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
The "greatest fall protection challenge" is usually the same in every industry. Fall-related fatality statistics remain steady despite advances in regulations, equipment, voluntary consensus standards, and training efforts. Opinions differ, and discussions include worker attitude, enforcement, economic fluctuations, supervision, or infeasibility. This session explores cultural issues, as well as the personal and organizational barriers when developing a fall protection policy.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Kevin Denis
Work-at-Height, LLC
Owner
Level: Beginner | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6042 | Ego: The Elephant in the Room
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Explore how ego - yours and others' - can block progress in safety. Learn practical strategies to "kill your own ego," de-escalate ego-driven conflict, and build stronger connections. This session equips safety professionals with tools to increase influence, strengthen relationships, and achieve lasting safety success.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Abby Holovach
MS, CSP, CHMM
Vibe Environmental
Principal Consultant & Trainer
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6043 | ChatGPT Hacks for Safety Professionals: Practical Tools to Save Time and Strengthen Impact
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Discover how safety professionals can use ChatGPT to save time, improve communication, and enhance daily tasks like writing procedures, simplifying compliance, and developing training content. This session offers practical tips, real-world examples, and responsible ways to integrate AI into your safety process-no tech background required. Work smarter, not harder, with tools that support better safety outcomes.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Scott Gaddis
CHMM
Intelex Technologies
Vice President, Global Practice Leader, Safety and Health
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6044 | Exoskeletons on the Job: Practical Injury-Prevention Strategies for High-Risk Tasks
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
With WMSD rates stubbornly high in construction and other high-risk industries, proactive prevention is essential. This session explores implementing wearable exoskeletons through real-world use cases, offering a task-risk selection matrix, a five-step implementation process, pilot checklists, simple impact metrics, and take-home templates to plan, evaluate, and integrate exoskeletons into safety and health programs safely.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Chukwuma Nnaji
Ph.D., MBA
Texas A&M University
Associate Professor

Sarah Ballini-Ross
ASP
Evolving Innovation
Co-Founder
Level: Executive | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6045 | 8 Key Lessons from Real-World Deployments of Vehicle Safety AI Solutions
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
As AI-powered safety systems enter worksites, many fail under real-world complexity, creating "environmental blindness" or "alert fatigue". This session examines eight overlooked vehicle safety risks, from delayed machine reaction times to field hardware breakdowns, through case studies. Attendees will gain a practical vehicle safety system evaluation framework to avoid wasted investment and choose reliable operator-accepted solutions that truly improve safety.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Jason Lee Gillikin
MS
VIA Technologies, Inc.
Director of Business Development
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6046 | Fire Protection 101: Theory and Practice
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Fire protection is an elusive part of many EHS management systems. Fire hazards and risks are often hard to define, and regulations and standards can be difficult to navigate. This session will dive into developing a fire prevention and response plan from a theory and practice perspective and will be conducted by two subject matter experts for a contrasting discussion.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Charles Ramsey
MBA, CSP, CFPS
Winland Foods/Harborcreek Fire Department
EHS Manager and Fire Chief

Gabriel Miehl
MS, CSP, CFPS
Wabtec
Campus EHS Leader
Level: Advanced | Track: Safety Management Systems
6047 | Resilience Engineering for the Safety Professional
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Resilience engineering is a discipline some, but not many safety professionals have heard of. This is a shame because it offers us opportunities for sometimes subtle, sometimes dramatic improvements in our practices. Its about creating the conditions for success despite complexity, changing conditions, and pressures. Come here my exploration of how to turn the theory into practice to get results.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Ron Gantt
Ph.D., CSP, ME
Beale Infrastructure
Vice President, EHS
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6048 | Accountability in a No-Blame Culture
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Progressive safety cultures are cultures without blame, not cultures without accountability. The key is clarity around who should be accountable for what, and how to hold them accountable. This presentation will explore how to build accountability that protects psychological safety, while ensuring every employee takes responsibility for their role in safety.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Judy Agnew
Ph.D.
Aubrey Daniels International
Senior Vice President, Safety Solutions
Level: Executive | Track: Total Worker Health
6049 | Beyond RICE: Modern Non-Recordable First Aid Tools for Managing Minor Strains
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Soft tissue strains remain a top driver of recordables and company costs. This session goes beyond spotting ergonomic risks to explore actionable first aid solutions. Learn how kinesiology tape, self-massage tools and preventative exercise can support recovery, reduce claims, and keep workers moving. Attendees gain awareness to ensure frontline teams apply modern, OSHA-approved methods effectively.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)

Lori Frederic
Balance Biomechanics
Owner
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6050 | Beyone TRIR: Preventing SIFSs With Data, Desing and Field Learning
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Many organizations are moving beyond TRIR and toward preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs). This session shows how to build a practical SIF taxonomy, define leading indicators, and verify critical controls for high-energy hazards such as line-of-fire and lockout/tagout (ANSI/ASSP Z244.1). Learn how to pair analytics with field learning and leadership routines that surface and act on SIF precursors
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Siddarth Bhandari
Construction Safety Research Alliance
Director of Researach

Isabel Bacarella
Ameriacan Industrial Hygiene Associaton
Board Member

Kathy Seabrook
CSP, EurOSHM
Global Solutions Inc.
CEO and Founder
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6051 | In the Weeds: Managing Workplace Risks of Legalized Marijuana
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Learn from our panel of EHS professionals, turned attorneys, as they discuss recent developments in the ever-changing landscape of legalized marijuana. Topics will include developments in state and federal law; strategies for minimizing legal risks associated with determining impairment; workplace accommodations; discrimination; drug testing policies; defining "safety sensitive" positions and other key issues.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Barry Spurlock
J.D., CSP
Eastern Kentucky University / Crump Spurlock
Associate Professor / Attorney

Todd Logsdon
J.D.
Fisher Phillips
Partner and Co-chair, Workplace Safety Practice Group

Kristin White
J.D.
Fisher Phillips
Partner and Co-chair, Workplace Safety Practice Group
Level: Advanced | Track: Safety Management Systems
6052 | Mastering OSHA Informal Settlement Conferences: An Interactive Simulation
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Learn how to prepare for and win an OSHA informal settlement conference.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Dee Anna Hays
J.D.
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC
Shareholder

Phillip Russell
J.D.
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC
Shareholder / OSHA Lawyer for Businesses
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6053 | Female EHS Leaders: Leveraging Your Superpowers
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
What hidden strengths could transform the way you lead? This session reveals the “superpowers” female EHS leaders already possess—often without realizing it. From mastering salary negotiations to refining communication and setting boundaries, discover practical strategies used by experienced leaders to navigate challenges and unlock your full leadership potential. Our seasoned panel will share their experiences, expertise, and practical tips.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Jill James
MS
HSI
Chief Safety Officer

Kristi McClure
HSI
Marketing Director

Laynnea Myles
MS, CSP
L’Oreal
Assistant Vice President: Environmental, Health and Safety

Monique Parker
CSP
Elevra Lithium
Chief Sustainability Officer
Level: Intermediate | Track: Safety Management Systems
6054 | Beyond Band-Aids: Raising the Bar on Workplace Incident Readiness
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Be ready before incidents happen. Learn the critical updates to ANSI/ISEA Z308.1 and Z358.1 and how they align with OSHA rules. Gain practical steps to improve workplace incident readiness and injury preparedness, ensuring your first aid kits and emergency eyewash/shower stations are compliant, effective, and ready to protect workers when every second counts.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Cam Mackey
International Safety Equipment Association
President & CEO

Ryan Pfund
Bradley Corporation
Sr. Product Manager

Todd VanHouten
Cintas
Senior Director Digital Customer Experience
Level: Intermediate | Track: Safety Management Systems
6055 | Safe from the Start: Integrating Safety Standards into Workplace Design
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
ANSI/ASSP Z590.3 provides a framework for designing out hazards before they reach the workplace. By integrating this standard with other safety standards, HSE professionals can proactively reduce risks, strengthen safety systems, and promote a culture of risk prevention through design. This session explores how to apply these standards to create safer, smarter work environments.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Danyle Hepler
CSP, CPEA
ASSP Standards Development Committee, [SDC]
Chair, ASSP Standards Development Committee, [SDC]

Lauren Bauerschmidt
CSP
American Society of Safety Professionals
Senior Manager, Standards Development and Technical Publications

Deena Ibrahim
MS, CSP, CMIOSH
ASSP Standards Development Committee, [SDC]
Vice-Chair, ASSP Standards Development Committee, [SDC]
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6056 | Microlearning - Advanced Approaches and Examples
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Microlearning is proven yet underused approach effective training. This session is much-requested follow-up to last year's introduction to microlearning. In this engaging session, we'll recap last year's, and move into advanced approaches (e.g., how to use it for instructor-led, just-in-time). There'll be different examples across industries and use cases. This'll help attendees regardless of their previous work settings and applications.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Jonathan Klane
CSP, CIH, ME
Jonathan Klane, Storytelling Consultant
Storytelling Consultant
Level: Intermediate | Track: Total Worker Health
6057 | Workload vs. Capacity: Taking a Systems Approach to Reducing Burnout in Safety Professionals
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Burnout is not just a personal issue. It could be a sign that the system is overloaded. This session will reveal how the tension between workload and capacity limits can erode safety performance. Learn to spot warning signs, apply a "systems thinking" approach, and build prevention and recovery strategies that protect your people and keep you on mission.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)

Herman Watts
CSP
Georgia-Pacific LLC
Manager, Safety and Health

Elizabeth Howard
CSP, CIH
Georgia-Pacific LLC
Manager- Safety and Health
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6058 | Industry Roundtable: Ergonomics Ideas Lab
June 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sponsored by Ergonomics Practice Specialty
Description
We learn best from our peers! Join this roundtable session to exchange creative solutions to ergonomics challenges. Through open discussion, safety professionals from diverse industries will share practical fixes, lessons learned, and adaptable strategies. Participants will leave with fresh ideas and peer insights to address ergonomics issues in their own workplaces.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Emily Horton
MRIS, CSP, ARM
CNA Insurance
Risk Control Sr. Consultant

Tara Diesbourg
Ph.D., CPE
Oakland University Environmental Health and Safety Program
Associate Professor
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6061 | The B.E.S.T. Leaders - Find Them, Keep Them, Be Them!
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
EHS Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. But how do we find the B.E.S.T. leaders? Once we have them, how do we keep them being the B.E.S.T? And how can we be the B.E.S.T leaders possible? In this session we'll discuss who these leaders are, and walk away with the skills to identify, grow and lead them well.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Christina Roll
MS, CSP, CIH
AXA XL
Sr Risk Consultant
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6062 | Four Voices, One Vision: Career Clarity Ahead
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Navigating growth opportunities to enhance your professional career can be challenging. Fortunately this panel of ASSP's Past Presidents and Fellows are ready to share their journeys, including both successes and mistakes. No matter how many years you've been an OSH professional, you'll be sure to learn from these dedicated professionals on how to chart a path that works for you.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Pam Walaski
CSP, FASSP
RiverLure OSH Services
Owner

Fay Feeney
CSP, FASSP
Risk for Good
CEO

Darryl Hill
Ph.D., CSP, FASSP
Oakland University
EHS Program Director & Lecturer

Rixio Medina
CSP, FASSP
REM Risk Consultants
Founding Principal Emeritus
Level: Intermediate | Track: Fall Protection
6063 | The Necessity of (but Potential SERIOUS Issues with) Leading Edge Fall Arrest Equipment
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Powerful video demonstrations of real-world lanyard/SRL testing on common edge conditions not included in ANSI Z359 will be shared and discussed, highlighting failures and limitations of fall arrest connecting devices. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how failures in PFAS systems are leading to fatal events and steps that can be taken to prevent them.
Track(s)
Fall Protection
Speaker(s)

Mike Dickerson
MS, CSP
American Contractors Insurance Group (ACIG)
Safety Consultant
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6064 | Our Overlooked First Responders, Public Works, Facilities Services and Construction Workers
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
The national focus is now on building resiliency, particularly through Critical Infrastructure Protection. While police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) are widely recognized as the primary first responders, public works, facilities services, and construction workers often play a crucial, yet overlooked, role in emergency response and recovery efforts. Join us as we discuss their role as First Responders.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Dennis Terpin
Ph.D., OHST
The International Safety and Health Specialists
CEO
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6065 | The Control of Hazardous Energy When Handling Hazardous Materials: A Review of Incidents and Lessons Learned
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
The CSB has investigated numerous fatal incidents involving the ineffective control of hazardous energy while working with hazardous materials. This session will illustrate the importance of hazardous energy control while working with hazardous materials using case studies of fatal incidents investigated by the CSB. The emphasis of this session will be preventing future incidents through knowledge and best practice sharing.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Adam Henson
MS, CSP, CFPS
U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Chemical Safety Recommendations Specialist

Tyler Nelson
MS, CSP, CFPS
U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Chemical Incident Investigator
Level: Executive | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6066 | Healthy Minds: Integrating Mental Health Resilience into Safety Programs
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
In high-risk industries, untreated mental health issues are a hidden safety hazard, fueling incidents, absenteeism, and claims. This session gives EHS leaders concrete tools, metrics, and case studies to weave mental-health risk detection and support into existing safety programs - protecting workers, strengthening compliance, and cutting operational costs.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Sherry Rais
MS
Enthea
CEO and Co-Founder
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6067 | The HOPGun Mindset: Taking Human Performance from Academic to Action
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Explore HOP principles from a "Mission first-Safety always" mindset embraced by TOPGUN pilots. Move from HOP 1.0 to HOP 2.0 by going from academic to actionable to build capacity and accountability through simple tools and leadership techniques. Evaluate integration of safety and operations to ensure continuous mission success when confronted by dynamic environments, varied competence, complexity and unexpected events.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Dan Baxter
SPARTAN Training & Performance
CDR (USN, ret.)

Brian Kocher
SPARTAN Training & Performance
CAPT (USN, ret.)
Level: Intermediate | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6068 | Redefining Safety Leadership for Lasting Cultural Change
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Safety leadership goes beyond compliance. It thrives on genuine connections, consistent engagement, and fostering a culture of care. This presentation focuses on a leadership approach that prioritizes regular, meaningful interactions between leadership and employees.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Autumn Crum
CSP
Xylem
Global EHS Director
Level: Intermediate | Track: Safety Management Systems
6069 | The EPA has Exposure Limits? Current Status of the Rules and What They Mean for EHS Professionals
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
The EPA issued updated regualtions for several chemicals under TSCA in 2024. These regulations are currently in review; however, they implement employee exposure limits that are lower then OSHA PELs. How do these rules effect EHS professionals, and how do we deal with another agency implementing exposure limits? We will answer and discuss these questions.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Daniel Bracey
CSP, CIH, CHMM
J.S. Held, LLC
Senior Project Manager
Level: Beginner | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6070 | Workplace Violence + Active Shooter: How Do Your People Respond?
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Active shooters strike malls, high rises and factories as well as campuses. How will your employees, contractors and visitors respond? Response is dramatically different in a high rise than on a mall or corporate campus. This session will give you insights on how you and your employees should plan, train and exercise for this growing and foreseeable emergency.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Bo Mitchell
CEM, CPP
911 Consulting
President
Level: Intermediate | Track: Safety Management Systems
6071 | Driving Safety Culture with ISO 45001: Leadership, Engagement, and Results
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Today's safety leaders face regulatory shifts, operational complexity, and pressure to keep employees safe. ISO 45001 provides a global framework to reduce hazards and build proactive safety cultures. This session offers practical steps, tools, and tech best practices-helping professionals engage workers, strengthen systems, and prepare for certification while driving accountability, risk reduction, and lasting cultural improvement.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Marc Juaire
MBA, CSP
VelocityEHS
Head of Product for Safety, Operational Risk, Contractor Safety, and Permit-to-Work
Level: Intermediate | Track: Safety Management Systems
6072 | We're Done Learning the Hard Way: The Journey Toward De-Leveraging TRIR and Prioritizing Fatality Prevention
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
'Learning the Hard Way' is no longer an option as the benefits of better practice for fatality prevention alongside consensus standards (ASTM: SIF Prevention) are gaining momentum. This session dives into three key areas to help today's safety professional align focus and strategy for SIF prevention, create 'Pull Systems' for leadership while creating 'Strategic Push' specific to SIF Intervention strategy.
Track(s)
Safety Management Systems
Speaker(s)

Scott DeBow
CSP, ARM
Avetta
Director: Health and Safety
Level: Advanced | Track: Business & Leadership Skills
6073 | From Compliance to Commitment: Designing Safer Environments Through Behavioral Insights
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Struggling to engage resistant employees in safety conversations? This session explores powerful, evidence-based behavioral strategies to shift perceptions, foster trust, and create genuine buy-in - sometimes without saying a word. Learn how to turn hesitation into participation and transform compliance-driven interactions into lasting cultural change. Let's build a workplace where safety isn't just required-it's embraced.
Track(s)
Business & Leadership Skills
Speaker(s)

Carly Baez
CHST, STS-C
CopperPoint Insurance Companies
Loss Control Specialist
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6074 | Sustainability and Safety: A Prevention through Design (PtD) Success Story
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
EHS professionals can and should play a significant role in developing new business plans and sustainability initiatives. The Prevention through Design (PtD) standard is a key component of any organization's sustainability efforts and could significantly affect occupational, operational, financial, and strategic risk management decisions. The authors will present a sustainability and safety success story based on the PtD standard methodology.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Georgi Popov
Ph.D., CSP, ARM
University of Central Missouri
Professor

Tsvetan Popov
Ph.D., CSP, CIH
University of Central Missouri
Professor
Level: Advanced | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6075 | How AI Assistants are Reshaping the Future of OSH
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
This session explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping EHS. Through examples from Sophie, an AI safety assistant, we will examine how AI supports hazard recognition, risk scoring, documentation, and team coaching. Learn how AI can reduce mental fatigue, improve field engagement, and help safety professionals shift from reactive tasks to proactive, people-centered systems.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment & Management
Speaker(s)

Brady Keene
CSP, ASP, CHST
StepoAI / Keene State College
Co-Founder & COO / Keene State College
Level: Intermediate | Track: Total Worker Health
6076 | Psychosocial Hazards: The Missing Piece in Your Safety Program
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Transform your safety program by managing psychosocial hazards with the same rigor as physical risks. Learn about the 14-category framework for identifying workplace stressors, violence, and organizational factors that drive injuries. Through interactive exercises and industry-specific examples, develop practical controls using the hierarchy you already know. Leave with tools and strategies to overcome resistance while achieving measurable safety improvements.
Track(s)
Total Worker Health
Speaker(s)

Ashley Gill
DBA, CSP
McGough Construction
Director of Safety
Level: Intermediate | Track: Total Worker Health
6077 | Operationalizing Neurodiversity for High Performance
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Description
Neurodiversity describes those with neurological 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
ME
V-Speed
Director of Neurodiversity Programs

Randy Cadieux
MS, ME
V-Speed
Director of Operations
Level: Intermediate | Track: Risk Assessment & Management
6078 | Industry Roundtable: Who Moved My Cheese? Managing With Diminishing Resources & Regulatory Changes
June 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Sponsored by Public Sector Practice Specialty
Description
In a time of change in the funding and scope of essential agencies (CDC, NIOSH, OSHA, EPA, MSHA, etc.), EHS professionals face challenges presented by diminished funding and staffing of essential agencies and programs; shrinking or closure of public sector OSH agencies; and changes in regulations or deregulation. Participants will discuss the various concerns, challenges and opportunities associated with change.
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

Randy Milliron
SMP, SMS
City of Gillette (WY)
Safety Manager