In-Person Breakout Sessions Scheduling Tool

In-Person Scheduling Tool

Use our Schedule Tool to identify which sessions you want to attend. Once you've built your schedule, you can either download it or share it via Email. This does not serve as your registration.

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Monday, June 15

9:45AM - 10:45AM

11:00AM - 12:00PM

1:45PM - 2:45PM

4:15PM - 5:15PM

Tuesday, June 16

8:00AM - 9:00AM

10:00AM - 11:00AM

3:00PM - 4:00PM

4:15PM - 5:15PM

Wednesday, June 17

7:30AM - 8:30AM

8:45AM - 9:45AM

10:30AM - 11:30AM

1:15PM - 2:15PM

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5001 - Scaffold & Access 2.0; Engineering, Human Performance and Temporary Works that Don't Fail

Monday, June 15, 9:45AM - 10:45AM

Session Description:

Scaffold and access incidents remain a leading SIF driver. This advanced session blends engineering controls, Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts, and temporary-works planning to reduce fall and high-energy risk. Learn design-review checkpoints, error-tolerant practices, and field verification measures aligned with consensus standards (ANSI/ASSP A10, Z359, Z490). Attendees receive a pre-job scaffold checklist and leadership walk-around guide.

Maribeth Anderson - HSE Global / Senior Consultant

5007 - Hospitality: The Industry Safety Left Behind

Monday, June 15, 9:45AM - 10:45AM

Session Description:

By focusing on issues faced by lower-wage hospitality workers and the results of a research study (60 assessments at 30 unique properties) published in 2023, the session will delve into the industry’s unique organizational structure and financial performance, and analyze why it makes good business sense to invest in regular housekeeping assessments, employee training, and improved tools and equipment.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Speaker(s)

Mark Hansen - CoolSky Energy Solutions / Senior Director

Lawrence Schulze - University of Houston / Director, Process Safety Certificate Program and Associate Professor at University of Houston

Greg Bordner - Bordner EHS Consulting / Owner, President

Scott Baranowski - Duke Energy Corporation / Environmental Health & Safety Training Scheduling and Delivery/Project Manager

5015 - Engineering, Law, and the Safety Ecosystem: A Unified Approach to Preventing Catastrophic Events

Monday, June 15, 9:45AM - 10:45AM

Session Description:

Catastrophic incidents emerge from organizational blind spots and flawed decisions in complex legal and regulatory settings. This interactive session pairs an engineer and an attorney—two perspectives rarely combined—to explore prevention, enforcement, and response. Through real cases, attendees gain actionable strategies to detect weak signals, anticipate legal outcomes, and strengthen resilience by applying a unified safety ecosystem approach.

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Michael Snyder - DEKRA Process Safety / Vice President, Operational Risk Management

Ralph Dado III - Aronberg Goldgehn, LLP / Partner

5016 - A Guide to High Impact Learning - Achieving Real Change and Results in Your Organization

Monday, June 15, 9:45AM - 10:45AM

Level(s)

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Speaker(s)

Daniel Rollino - Chubb / Risk Specialist

Elizabeth Velky - The Hartford / Senior Risk Engineering Consultant

5021 - What Would You Do? Choices That Define Your Personal and Professional Integrity

Monday, June 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Session Description:

Every day, we face decisions where the right answer is not always clear. This session explores the critical intersection of law, ethics, and professional standards in EHS practice. Through real-world scenarios, participants will define the difference between legal and ethical choices, reflect on personal and professional values, and strengthen their ability to apply ethical principles when navigating complex situations.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Todd Loushine - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater / Associate Professor

Jill James - HSI / Chief Safety Officer

5022 - The Five Key Pieces of the Trusted Advisor Puzzle

Monday, June 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Speaker(s)

Scott Roberts - Georgia-Pacific / Senior Manager of Safety, Global Safety & Health

Thomas Kramer - LJB Inc. / Senior Fall Protection Consultant

5027 - Case Study: A New Way to Integrate Total Employee Health, Ergonomics, and Injury Prevention to Shift Workplace Culture

Monday, June 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Tyler Ilgen - USDOL/OSHA / Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

Rodrick Foreman - USDOL/OSHA / Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

5030 - The Safety Scoop: An OSHA Enforcement and Regulatory Update

Monday, June 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Session Description:

Explore how shifting federal priorities are reshaping OSHAs enforcement, rulemaking, and leadership. Presenter Heather MacDougall will highlight recent OSHA developments, emerging trends, and practical strategies to navigate compliance. Attendees will gain insights on enforcement priorities, key rulemaking and regulatory rollbacks, staffing changes, and how to prepare for OSHAs evolving agenda in workplace safety and health.

Track(s)

Safety Management Systems

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Heather MacDougall - MacDougall Solutions LLC / Owner

Scott Ketcham - NEXUS HSE, LLC / Consultation Team Lead

5031 - Indoor vs. Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention

Monday, June 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Session Description:

Heat can result in heat exhaustion or even potentially heat stoke. This presentation covers the trigger temperatures and heat index for indoor and outdoor heat, components of an effective heat illness prevention program such as water, shade, rest break, cooling station, training, acclimatization, emergency procedures and much more. Come see the latest technology available to prevent heat illness.

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Jay Jamali - Enviro Safetech / Safety Director

5032 - Safety Observations Gone Wrong: How to Avoid Common Pitfalls and Build a Coaching Culture

Monday, June 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Session Description:

Safety observations are part of a proven approach to increasing safe behaviors and decreasing safety incidents. But when organizational practice drifts, observation systems can falter, undermining trust, engagement, and even the safety culture. This session explores common traps organizations fall into with observation systems and provides practical guidance for creating an environment where safety observations fuel positive change.

Track(s)

Safety Management Systems

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Bart Sevin - Aubrey Daniels International / Vice President

Brian Molina - Aubrey Daniels International / Senior Consultant

5033 - Outdated Safety Theories and Practices: Is it Time to Move on?

Monday, June 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Phillip Bauknight - Fisher Phillips / Partner

David Walton - Fisher Phillips / Partner

5037 - The New Focus Four: Suicide, Opioids, Motor Vehicle, Falls

Monday, June 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Session Description:

Suicide, opioids, motor vehicle and falls are the top leading causes of preventable deaths in the workplace. Our discussion will evolve around how to effectively address these four areas in the workplace as we share our struggles and success stories with participants.

Track(s)

Total Worker Health

Level(s)

Intermediate

Randy Milliron - City of Gillette (WY) / Safety Manager

5043 - Standards Based Users Groups: SBUGs as Measurable Consensus Standards Business Systems – Panel

Monday, June 15, 1:45PM - 2:45PM

Session Description:

Voluntary national consensus standards are more than compliance checkliststhey can be strategic business systems. This executive panel introduces ASSPs Standards-Based User Group (SBUG) framework, a new model for operationalizing consensus standards through real-world application and a continuous data loop. Panelists will highlight the Avetta collaboration as an early proof point and share how leaders can use standards-aligned measurement to drive performance.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Fran Sehn - F x S Risk and Safety Consulting / Principal Consultant

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

Kevin Denis - Work-at-Height, LLC / Owner

Steve Carasso - American Society of Safety Professionals / Moderator - Manager Communications

5044 - Incorporating A10 Standards to Strengthen Programs, Reduce Risk, and Lead in Construction Safety.

Monday, June 15, 1:45PM - 2:45PM

Session Description:

Hear from the A10 Construction and Demolition Committee Leadership on incorporating standards to improve worker safety. The panel will explore the implementation of standards from the perspective of Labor, Construction Companies and Non-Profits. Topics include heat stress, highway safety, pre-task planning and training. This is your opportunity to ask your questions of the experts!

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Joshua Humlhanz - Colden Corporation / Project Consultant

5050 - Why Fentanyl Belongs in Workforce Drug Testing: Policy Shifts, Exposure Realities, and Practical Readiness

Monday, June 15, 1:45PM - 2:45PM

Session Description:

With fentanyl now in federal workplace drug-testing programs, employers must adapt quickly. HHS rules are in effect, DOT proposals are forthcoming, and safety-sensitive industries face operational, compliance, and training updates. Acuity Internationals briefing equips leaders with practical guidance on testing protocols, exposure controls, and workforce communication to safeguard compliance, protect employees, and maintain mission continuity as fentanyl risks evolve.

Track(s)

Safety Management Systems

Level(s)

Executive

Speaker(s)

Anita Winkler - Acuity International / Chief Medical Officer

5051 - Using Technology and Prevention through Design to Prevent Mobile Equipment Related Serious Injuries and Fatalities

Monday, June 15, 1:45PM - 2:45PM

Session Description:

Learn how one manufacturer virtually eliminated powered industrial truck and pedestrian struck-by injuries, lowered the number of tip-over incidents, decreased mobile-to-mobile and mobile-to-object events with the use of AI cameras, mast height sensors, and speed control devices across their PIT fleet. The speakers will also discuss how the company eliminated BLEVEs by using Prevention through Design (PtD) concepts.

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Kirk Mahan - Georgia-Pacific / Director - Safety Transformation

Andrew Perkins - Georgia-Pacific / Sr. Safety & Health Manager

5052 - “But It Won’t Happen to Us”: How Safety can Impact Exposure to Nuclear Verdicts

Monday, June 15, 1:45PM - 2:45PM

Session Description:

In the US, the exponential growth of nuclear verdicts has begun negatively impacting employer financial statements. Employers run the risk of being labeled "irresponsible capitalists prioritizing profit over safety" by a clever, and often well-funded, plaintiff attorney. Safety pros will learn methods to advise senior leadership of these risks and proactive strategies to help control those risks.

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Rob Connery - Aon / Senior Casualty Risk Control Consultant and Retail and Consumer Goods Industry Thought Leader

5053 - Shiny Objects Syndrome: Benchmarking Tech Readiness in EHS

Monday, June 15, 1:45PM - 2:45PM

Session Description:

Safety leaders are often tempted by new technologies, but you can't automate what you don't already have. This interactive session uses live audience polling to benchmark EHS maturity across industries, from pen-and-paper to software integration. Attendees leave with a roadmap, tailored tools, and strategies to manage change and avoid Shiny Objects Syndrome.

Track(s)

Safety Management Systems

Level(s)

Beginner

Speaker(s)

Greg Zigulis - Sixth Sense Safety Solutions / President

5061 - Working Smarter, Not Harder: Embracing AI Without Forcing Adoption

Monday, June 15, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Session Description:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform safety—but only if teams embrace it. This panel brings together leaders from the C-suite to the floor to share how they built trust, won buy-in, and avoided the pitfalls of “tech for tech’s sake.” Walk away with practical strategies to adopt AI in a way that sticks.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Brittany DeRafelo - Voxel / Director of Customer Solutions

Lisa Battino - United States Cold Storage / Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and Safety

5062 - Beyond the Safety Professional role: Positioning Yourself as a Strategic Business Partner Driving Organizational Success and Career Growth

Monday, June 15, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Ibukun Awolusi - The University of Texas at San Antonio / Associate Professor

Susan Taah - WORK | FACTOR / Principal Consultant

5065 - Hear Today Hear Tomorrow

Monday, June 15, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Jake Williams - LJB Inc. / Project Manager

Lizzette Vargas-Malpica - Stanford University / LBRE Safety, Resilience and Preparedness, Associate Director

5068 - The Heart of Safety: How Emotional Intelligence Saves Lives

Monday, June 15, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Session Description:

Discover how emotional intelligence (EQ) can prevent incidents and strengthen safety culture. Learn practical strategies to recognize and manage emotions, build trust, and improve decision-making in high-risk environments. Leave with actionable tools to integrate EQ into your leadership style and create safer, more engaged workplaces.

Track(s)

Total Worker Health

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Simon Goncharenko - Veriforce / Director of EHS

5069 - The Impacts of OSHA’s Potential Changes to the LOTO standard: Practical Guidance From ANSI/ASSP Z244.1

Monday, June 15, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Session Description:

The practical implications of OSHA's changes to controlling hazardous energy are shared in this presentation.

Track(s)

Safety Management Systems

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Bruce Main - design safety engineering, inc. / president

Alan Metelsky - design safety engineering, inc. / Chief Controls Engineer, Function Safety Engineer (FSE)

5070 - The Electrical Safety Risk Factor: Assessment & Mitigation

Monday, June 15, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Tim Page-Bottorff - Jones Lang LaSalle & ASSP / HSSE Senior Director & Sr. Vice President, ASSP

Daniel Hopwood - Sompo NA / Senior Vice President | Field Services Director

5074 - Why Your AI Initiatives Will Probably Fail

Monday, June 15, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Abdulrazak Balogun - Indiana University Bloomington / Clinical Associate Professor, Safety

Todd Smith - Indiana University Bloomington / Associate Professor

6001 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Action: Elevating Safety with Satisfaction

Tuesday, June 16, 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Session 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

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Chet Brandon - Hexion, Inc. / Sr. Director of Global EHS

Natasha Porter - Benchmark Gensuite / Chief Customer Officer

6002 - Evolving Leaders and Managers from Ad hoc to Systematic: Implementing EQ, with a twist of Communication, without the survival instinct functionalities

Tuesday, June 16, 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Andrew Luttrell - Sompo / Senior Casualty Specialist

Natalie Freedland - Sompo / Senior Client Services Specialist

6005 - From Risk to Readiness: Practical Tools for Building Fall Protection and Rescue Plans

Tuesday, June 16, 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Session 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

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Loui McCurley - Beal-PMI, Inc

6006 - The Nuts and Bolts of OSHA Recordable vs. First Aid Treatment: What Safety Professionals NEED to Know

Tuesday, June 16, 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Session 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

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Sharon Moise - Medcor / Chief Medical Officer

Michael Bledsoe - Medcor / Vice President of Clinical Affairs/ Associate Medical Director

6007 - From Principles to Practice: Operationalizing Human and Organizational Performance for Real-World Impact

Tuesday, June 16, 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Session 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

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Geoff Goodman - Avetta / Principal, Solution Delivery & Change Management

6013 - How to take the "Uncomfortable" Out of Uncomfortable Climate Conversations

Tuesday, June 16, 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Session 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

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Monique Parker - Elevra Lithium / Chief Sustainability Officer

6014 - ISO 45001 and Prevention through Design Integration

Tuesday, June 16, 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Session 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

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Georgi Popov - University of Central Missouri / Professor

Lecy-Nickson Tah-Monunde - United Nations Global Service Centre / Occupational Safety Officer

6015 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety, Minus the Math: Spot Hidden SIF Risks and Stop Collisions in Real Operations

Tuesday, June 16, 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Session 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

Level(s)

Beginner

Speaker(s)

Thomas Kramer - LJB Inc. / Senior Fall Protection Consultant

Lizzette Vargas-Malpica - Stanford University / LBRE Safety, Resilience and Preparedness, Associate Director

Ben Idzik - Keller and Heckman LLP / Associate

6031 - Humans Are a Weak Link in Safety - But they are the Best Link We Have!

Tuesday, June 16, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Richard Razey - USDOL/OSHA / Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

Kimberly Usry - USDOL/OSHA / Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

6034 - ANSI/ASSP Standards - Compliance and Use by Government - Why It Matters

Tuesday, June 16, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Session 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

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

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

Wesley Wheeler - National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) / Executive Director of Safety

6035 - Utilizing Z15.1:2004 for the Successful Managment of Motor Vehicle Exposures

Tuesday, June 16, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Session 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

Level(s)

Advanced

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Chukwuma Nnaji - Texas A&M University / Associate Professor

Sarah Ballini-Ross - Evolving Innovation / Co-Founder

6045 - 8 Key Lessons from Real-World Deployments of Vehicle Safety AI Solutions

Tuesday, June 16, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Session 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

Level(s)

Executive

Speaker(s)

Jason Lee Gillikin - VIA Technologies, Inc. / Director of Business Development

6046 - Fire Protection 101: Theory and Practice

Tuesday, June 16, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Session 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

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Gabriel Miehl - Wabtec / Campus EHS Leader

Charles Ramsey - Winland Foods/Harborcreek Fire Department / EHS Manager and Fire Chief

6047 - Resilience Engineering for the Safety Professional

Tuesday, June 16, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Speaker(s)

Kristin White - Fisher Phillips / Partner and Co-chair, Workplace Safety Practice Group

Barry Spurlock - Eastern Kentucky University / Crump Spurlock / Associate Professor / Attorney

Todd Logsdon - Fisher Phillips / Partner and Co-chair, Workplace Safety Practice Group

6052 - Mastering OSHA Informal Settlement Conferences: An Interactive Simulation

Tuesday, June 16, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Session Description:

Learn how to prepare for and win an OSHA informal settlement conference.

Track(s)

Safety Management Systems

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Dee Anna Hays - Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC / Shareholder

Phillip Russell - Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC / Shareholder / OSHA Lawyer for Businesses

6053 - Female EHS Leaders: Leveraging Your Superpowers

Tuesday, June 16, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Session 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

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Christina Roll - AXA XL / Sr Risk Consultant

6062 - Four Voices, One Vision: Career Clarity Ahead

Tuesday, June 16, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Session 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

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Rixio Medina - REM Risk Consultants / Founding Principal Emeritus

Pam Walaski - RiverLure OSH Services / Owner

Fay Feeney - Risk for Good / CEO

Darryl Hill - Oakland University / EHS Program Director & Lecturer

6063 - The Necessity of (but Potential SERIOUS Issues with) Leading Edge Fall Arrest Equipment

Tuesday, June 16, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Adam Henson - U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board / Chemical Safety Recommendations Specialist

Tyler Nelson - U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board / Chemical Incident Investigator

6066 - Healthy Minds: Integrating Mental Health Resilience into Safety Programs

Tuesday, June 16, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Session 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

Level(s)

Executive

Speaker(s)

Sherry Rais - Enthea / CEO and Co-Founder

6067 - The HOPGun Mindset: Taking Human Performance from Academic to Action

Tuesday, June 16, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Session 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

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Speaker(s)

Georgi Popov - University of Central Missouri / Professor

Tsvetan Popov - University of Central Missouri / Professor

6075 - How AI Assistants are Reshaping the Future of OSH

Tuesday, June 16, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Noah Cadieux - V-Speed / Director of Neurodiversity Programs

Randy Cadieux - V-Speed / Director of Operations

6078 - Industry Roundtable: Who Moved My Cheese? Managing With Diminishing Resources & Regulatory Changes

Tuesday, June 16, 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Session 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

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Randy Milliron - City of Gillette (WY) / Safety Manager

Leo DeBobes - Stony Brook University (School of Health Professions) / Clinical Assistant Professor and Environmental Health & Safety Concentration Advisor

7001 - Responsible AI in HES: Practical Use Cases, Guardrails and Competencies - Panel

Wednesday, June 17, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Session Description:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already shaping EHS—from computer vision that detects line-of-fire hazards to tools that draft JSAs. This session helps safety leaders pilot AI responsibly: define use cases, select data, evaluate privacy and bias, and set governance. Explore two practical examples (PSIF analytics and vision-based observations) and the competencies needed to scale with IT/legal partners. Leave with an AI pilot canvas and checklist.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Cam Mackey - International Safety Equipment Association / President & CEO

Arianna Bailey-Howard - Syncra Group / EHS IT Systems & Data Consultant, Partner & Founder at Syncra Group

MK Fletcher - CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training / Deputy Director

Susan Moore - NIOSH / Associate Director - Science in the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory

7002 - Bridging the Gap: When HSE Technology Collides with the Multigeneration Workforce

Wednesday, June 17, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Session Description:

Adopting technology (or not) by individual workers is key when attempting to launch new initiatives. This presentation will look at workers who impact employee engagement as HSE attempts to communicate and convey information that extends across generational boundaries. We will also review workplace strategies that may be put in force to overcome generational divides in trust, training, and technology adoption.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Stephanie Johnson - ASSP / Board

Patricia Reed - Kraton / HSES and Facilities Manager

7003 - Ignition Source Hazard Identification and Evaluation

Wednesday, June 17, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Dan Henn / Chair, ANSI/ASSP Z359 Accredited Standards Committee

7008 - Beyond the Haze: Identifying and Mitigating Safety Hazards in the Cannabis Industry

Wednesday, June 17, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

7023 - Building Safety from the Start: Integrating Heat Stress Management in Contract Acquisition

Wednesday, June 17, 8:45AM - 9:45AM

Track(s)

Fall Protection

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Craig Galecka - LJB Inc. / Senior Fall Protection Consultant

Jordan LeFever - Weyerhaeuser / Corporate Industrial Hygiene Leader

7027 - Beyond Burnout: Redesigning Ways of Working for Sustainable Project Performance

Wednesday, June 17, 8:45AM - 9:45AM

Session Description:

In today's world of hybrid teams and digital overload, traditional work models fall short. Ana Smith-executive coach, former Microsoft and GE leader, and author of Mindset Intelligence-shares science-backed strategies for boosting focus, energy, and engagement. Drawing on cognitive science and wellbeing, she equips leaders to rewire team "operating systems" for clarity, collaboration, and lasting performance.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Ana Smith - Brightflare Performance Solutions / Chief Learning and Wellbeing Officer

7028 - Safer by Design: Innovations in Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention

Wednesday, June 17, 8:45AM - 9:45AM

Session Description:

Workplace violence in healthcare is rising - but it's not inevitable. This session reveals innovative tools, design strategies, and real-world solutions to stop incidents before they escalate. Walk away with actionable tactics to protect staff, strengthen safety culture, and ensure violence is never "part of the job."

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Tamara Rodriguez - Antum Risk / Worker's Compensation Risk Management Supervisor

Marlee Dysart - Antum Risk / Risk Management Consultant

7029 - Focus Under Pressure: 3 Ways Safety Leaders Can Strengthen Mental Fitness without Another 'Wellness Fix' that Falls Flat

Wednesday, June 17, 8:45AM - 9:45AM

Session Description:

Workplace burnout drives a 50% increase in safety incidents and costs U.S. companies over $300 billion annually. In safety-critical industries, workers with sleep problems face a 1.6× higher risk of injury. Yet wellness initiatives rarely solve burnout. In this session, Amy Yip, mental fitness expert and 2× TEDx speaker, shares how safety leaders can build resilience, focus, performance under pressure.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Executive

Speaker(s)

Amy Yip - Amy Yip LLC / CEO

7030 - A Perfect Match: Integration of OSHA's Process Safety Management & EPA's Risk Management Program

Wednesday, June 17, 8:45AM - 9:45AM

Session Description:

OSHA PSM [29 CFR 1910.119] and EPA RMP [40 CFR Part 68] share overlapping regulatory requirements, allowing organizations to streamline compliance by integrating programs. This session guides Environment, Health, and Safety professionals in aligning core elementsPHA, Mechanical Integrity, MOC, Training, and Emergency Planninginto a unified program, reducing duplication, strengthening safety, and supporting efficient, effective operational risk management.

Track(s)

Safety Management Systems

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Kelsey Forde - Parvati Consulting LLC / Parvati Government Services Inc / Owner/President; Principal EHS Professional

Timothy Stirrup - Parvati Consulting LLC / Parvati Government Services Inc / Principal EHS Professional

7031 - "Hierarchy of Controls - Are you Getting the Most of Your Risk Assessment Toolbox?"

Wednesday, June 17, 8:45AM - 9:45AM

Session Description:

OSHA's Hierarchy of Control and risk assessments are well known but often underutilized and improperly executed. Spend some time learning how to leverage both tools including a revamp of the workplace safety sign-off system for overall positive change to workplace safety, employee education, and to influence management without the struggle.

Track(s)

Safety Management Systems

Level(s)

Beginner

Speaker(s)

Savannah Runstrom - Thomson Reuters / EHS Manager - Americas

7032 - From the Inside Out: The Science & Safety of FR Base Layers

Wednesday, June 17, 8:45AM - 9:45AM

Session Description:

Discover the critical role of flame resistant base layers in preventing burn trauma. Kelly Franko and Amy Roosa combine case studies and textile science to debunk myths like “cotton is enough” while highlighting next-gen designs with stretch, moisture control, and antimicrobial protection. Gain practical guidance on selection, standards, and implementation to strengthen your PPE program.

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Kelly Franko - Seraphina Safety Apparel / CEO

Amy Roosa - The Safety Rack / CEO

7033 - Selling Safety in Your Organization

7041 - OSHA Super Session Panel

Wednesday, June 17, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Session Description:

OSHA Super Session Panel

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Executive

Speaker(s)

7042 - Determining Your Next Serious Injury or Fatality (SIF): Lessons from the Challanger Disaster

Wednesday, June 17, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Beginner

Speaker(s)

Zach Granzow - Mobile Track Solutions / Safety Manager

Russell Duren - Nikkiso Cryo, Inc. / EHS Manager

7046 - Hablamos - Integrating Non-English Speaking Workers into Your Safety Program

Wednesday, June 17, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Session Description:

This session will explore strategies and best practices for overcoming language barriers, fostering inclusive communication, and enhancing safety training for multilingual teams.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Rolando Cedillo - ClickSafety / Director of Compliance

7047 - Deliver Accessible Safety Training to Reach All Learners: Discover How Accessibility Benefits Everyone

Wednesday, June 17, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Session Description:

Is your safety training inclusive and accessible? Customizing your training to accommodate workers with learning barriers allows you reach a wider audience. Discover how to address these learning barriers with practical inclusion and accessibility training tips so that all workers remain safe on the job. Walk away with access to tools and checklists to help your training reach all learners.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Beginner

Speaker(s)

Ron Klapperich - Klapperich International Training Associates (KITA) LLC / Principal Safety Consultant

Gwen Navarrete Klapperich - Klapperich International Training Associates (KITA) LLC / Learning Consultant/Founder

7048 - Industry Roundtable: From Chaos to Control: Personal Safety & Mission Success in Disaster Areas

Wednesday, June 17, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Session Description:

Keeping people safe takes more than good intention. During this round table session we will explore concepts and ideas to help identify future initiatives that can be taken to help promote the idea that hazard training is non-negotiable and reinforcing the need to understand hazards before disaster strikes.

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Shawn Rice / Chief of Safety and Emergency Management

7062 - Decision Analysis: Gaining Visibility into Potential Serious and Fatal Injuries

Wednesday, June 17, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

Session Description:

Decision Analysis: Gaining Visibility into Potential Serious and Fatal Injuries An analysis of 365+ decisions from actual events demonstrates how organizational choices-not worker error-interact over time to reveal a network of interdependent decisions that create serious exposure. Examples and longitudinal findings illustrate how decision analysis reveals unseen risks, why they remain hidden, and proactive steps leaders can take.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Executive

Speaker(s)

Thomas Krause - Krause Bell Group / Chairman of the Board

Rebecca Timmins - Krause Bell Group / Co-CEO, Managing Director Americas

7063 - Become World Class by Integrating World Cultures

Wednesday, June 17, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

Session Description:

Our interactive session gives practical tools to overcome communication challenges and cultural barriers with people around the world. World-class safety professionals will be challenged to lead inclusively, build trust, and maximize engagement across diverse teams. Expect real-world scenarios, hands-on strategies, and immediately usable takeaways that strengthen safety outcomes and transform leadership. Precaución: ¡Altamente Interactivo!

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Speaker(s)

Paul Andersen - OSHA Compliance Services LLC / Hazard Assessment Safety Engineer

Mary Omler - OSHA Compliance Services, LLC / Sr. Safety Engineer

7071 - Invisible Threats? Investigating EMF Exposure and Its Implications for Generation Z

Wednesday, June 17, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

Session Description:

This study examines increasing electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure from wireless technologies, including 5G networks, among Generation Z. Survey results indicate exposure may be higher than previously estimated. While definitive health effects remain unclear, ongoing research is critical to understanding potential biological impacts and guiding safe use of mobile devices, Wi-Fi, and emerging wireless technologies in daily life and occupational environments.

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Mehdi Khalighi - Millersville University of Pennsylvania / Associate Professor

7072 - SAGE: Safety Analysis & Guidance Engine - How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Help Us Prevent Workplace Fatalities

Wednesday, June 17, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

Session Description:

The McElhattan Foundation’s Ending Death on the Job (EDOJ) program aims to eliminate workplace fatalities by 2050. Through a Safety Analysis and Guidance Engine (SAGE), an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot aggregating fragmented fatality data, the Foundation identifies precursors to deadly incidents. By combining regulatory data and advanced analytics, SAGES helps uncover insights to inform prevention strategies and drive innovation in workplace safety.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Gigi Vinod - McElhattan Foundation / Director of Research and Impact

Jocelyn Horner Kelly - McElhattan Foundation / Senior Director, Ending Death on the Job Program

7073 - The Shifting Paradigm of Worker Health and the Ramifications to Your Business

Wednesday, June 17, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

Session Description:

This session will provide the safety professional with the tools and resources needed to better understand the role that employee health plays in creating a safe work environment while reducing the overall cost of risk.

Track(s)

Total Worker Health

Level(s)

Advanced

Speaker(s)

Scott Lassila - Aon / Director

7074 - Bridging the Gap: Safety for Temporary Workers

Wednesday, June 17, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

Session Description:

Protecting temporary workers requires true collaboration between staffing companies and host employers. This session highlights OSHA's initiative, real-world case studies, and proven strategies to integrate temporary employees into safety programs and culture-showing what works, what doesn't, and who OSHA holds accountable.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Robert Lewellen - AtWork Group / VP of Risk Management

Carol Pariente Lippi - United Site Services / Safety Training Manager

7075 - Transforming Workplace Culture through an Engaging Learning Campaign

Wednesday, June 17, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

Session Description:

This session explores how a compelling, sustained, technically-sound multimedia learning campaign can transform workplace safety culture. Attendees will learn to engage employees personally, communicate safety concepts effectively, and tailor training to their workplace. Using real-world examples, the session demonstrates how repeated, relatable messaging fosters accountability and reduces injuries-offering a repeatable model for companies seeking meaningful culture change.

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Colleen Brents - Antea Group USA / Manager

7076 - Standards Based User Groups – SBUG Impact, Influence, Integration of Data, and Benchmarking

Wednesday, June 17, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

Session Description:

This session will focus on the purpose of the SBUG’s and how they will impact and influence occupational safety and health performance with an emphasis on impact, influence, use of data, and benchmarking.

Track(s)

Business & Leadership Skills

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Wyatt Bradbury - Avetta; University of Alabama Birmingham / Principal - Health and Safety; Adjunct Professor

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

7078 - Industry Roundtable: What is the Real Impact of Safety on Productivity? Positive or Negative

Wednesday, June 17, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

Session Description:

Join this interactive roundtable where safety professionals share real-world insights, challenges, and ideas to address and improve safety in manufacturing and it’s impact on production. Engage in small group discussions guided by key questions and help shape safer workplaces by contributing your voice. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate and make a difference and be part of the conversation.

Track(s)

Risk Assessment & Management

Level(s)

Intermediate

Speaker(s)

Zach Granzow - Mobile Track Solutions / Safety Manager

Paul Zoubek - Zoubek Consulting, LLC / President