If lifelong learning is the foundation for continuous improvement, then the workshops are the foundation of Safety+. Workshops range from lectures to panel discussions to group activities, each designed and curated to help you elevate your EHS&S programs and advance your career.
Monday Workshops
1pm – 2pm
Unleashing the Power of Storytelling: How It Can Transform Safety Culture
Speakers:
Jack Jackson, Senior Safety Consultant, SafeStart
Kelley Norris, Vice President, Implementation Systems, SafeStart
Using Industry Workgroups for Excellence and Continuous Improvement
Speakers:
Kelli Heflin, Director of Safety, Onward Energy
Alex Miller, Sr. Regional Safety Manager, Vistra Corp
Incident Investigation: Uncovering the Root Cause
Speaker: Joe Sypal, EHS Manager, Sherwin-Williams Purdy Facility
The Safety Man Movement
Speaker: Terry Gray, CEO, Terry Gray Enterprises, LLC
Marijuana in Your Workforce – Updates to New Laws
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Hysler, Chief Medical Officer, Health and Safety Council
2:15pm – 3pm
Increasing Employee Engagement in Ergonomics Improvements: A Hands-on Workshop
Speaker: Rachel Zoky, CPE, Strategic Consultant, Velocity EHS
What is a True Safety Culture
Speaker: Jerry Roach, Corporate Safety and Environmental Director, Kimball International
5 Best Practices to Elevate Safety Performance Using Mobile Apps
Speaker: Robert Gaetano, Manager, Risk Management Information Systems, Quanta
Rethinking the Person as the Root Cause of Incidents
Speaker: Rick Barker, Senior Director Solution Strategy, Velocity EHS
Tuesday Workshops
9am – 10am
Leaving a Safety Legacy
Speaker: Wylie Davidson, Safety Culture Specialist and Motivational Speaker, Legacy Safety Solutions
Power Skills for Emerging Leaders
Speaker: Cindy Lewis, MSPH, CSP, CIT, Director, OSHA Challenge Administrator, UAMS College of Public Health
Electrical Safety in the Workplace – The Hazards, Risks and Prevention
Speaker: George Cole, Electrical Safety Consultant, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
Workers Compensation 101 – Demystifying this Mandatory Business Need
Speaker: Christina Roll, Casualty Risk Consultant, AXA XL
The Power of Generative AI: Building a Platform for Optimized Safety Practices
Speakers:
Lane Smith, Corporate Safety Director, Freedom Solar Power
Barry Nelson, CEO & President, FactorLab
10:15am – 11:15am
Using Emotion with VR to Increase the Chance for Transfer of Learning
Speaker: Dr. Dick Hannah, VP of Learning and Innovation, Health and Safety Council
Supercharge Your Safety Committee
Speaker: Camille Oakes, CSP, SMS, CIT, President, Better Safety
Transforming Risk Management with Enhanced Hazard Recognition
Speaker: Glenn Murray, Managing Director, COVE: Center of Visual Expertise
Voluntary Protection Program for Construction
Speakers:
Jack Griffith, Director from a Site with a Collective Bargaining Agent, VPPPA National Board of Directors
Brad Gibson, Director from a VPP Contractor/Construction Site, VPPPA National Board of Directors
Safety GameTime – Using Games to Educate, Challenge and Inspire our Team
Speaker: Jeff Stolz, Operational Excellence Manager, RTX
11:30am – 12:30pm
Calling all Industrial Athlete’s – Let’s Get Physical! A Functional Approach to Ergonomics
Speakers:
Kara Felber, Safety Manager, Cardinal IG
Jennifer Kraemer, Owner & Licensed MPT, Workforce Injury & Prevention Management
Safely Improving Construction Productivity
Speaker: George Perrett, Operational Excellence Director, Peri USA
An Introduction to Human Performance
Speaker: Flounder Earl, VP of Western Hemisphere, Check-6
OSHA’s Process Safety Management Supplement B Questions: Overview and Analysis
Speaker: Jacqueline Annis, Industrial Hygienist, DOL-OSHA
The Homefield Disadvantage – Striking Out Complacency for a Safer Workplace
Speaker: Chris McGlynn, CSP, SGE, Director of Safety/ VPP Coordinator, Roco Rescue
1:30pm – 2:30pm
How to Engage Your Workforce: Keeping Employee Engagement Fresh
Speakers:
Mark Hurliman, VPP/SHARP Program Coordinator, Oregon OSHA
Joe Sypal, EHS Manager, Sherwin Williams Purdy Plant
Carl Zampino, Management Systems Facilitator, Coca-Cola Portland Syrup Plant
Industrial Hygiene – The Mystery Explained!
Speakers:
Christina Roll, Casualty Risk Consultant, AXA XL
Cameron Schwartz, EHS Sales Associate, Origami Risk
OSHA VPP Modernization and Construction: Why You Need to CARE
Speaker: Chris Williams, CAE, Executive Director, VPPPA
Building Psychological Safety To Address Mental Health Needs
Speaker: Dan Lester, VP of Field Culture & Inclusion, Clayco
Leverage Wearable Safety Tech to Reduce Injuries, Build Culture, and Accelerate Your HOP Efforts!
Speaker: Tom West, Vice President, MakuSafe
2:45pm – 3:45pm
Capturing the Future Through New Hire Employees
Speakers:
Trish Estheimer, VPP Program Manager, Hill Air Force Base
Alicia Sill, 533rd Program Manager & Unit Safety Representative, Hill Air Force Base
Are You On the Edge?
Speaker: Meg Hummel, Principal EHS Consultant, Hellman & Associates
It’s Not a Culture Thing, It’s About Getting to Know Me! Understanding Your Hispanic Workers
Speakers:
Angie Martin, Safety Manager, Cardinal IG
Carmen Apodaca, Safety Manager, Cardinal IG, & Adela Magana, Safety Coordinator, Cardinal IG
Online Annual Self-Evaluation (ASE) – Submittal and Troubleshooting
Speaker: Maria Haynes, Safety and Health Specialist, DOL-OSHA
Common Safety Leadership Challenges
Speaker: Peter Susca, Principal, OpX Safety
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Global Best Practices in Scaffolding
Speakers:
George Perrett, Operational Excellence Director, Peri USA
Jess Abercrombie, Maintenance and Design Director, ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery
Staying out of STKY Situations, you know the S*IT THAT KILLS YOU!
Speaker: Keith Snead, AVP, Safety, Limbach Company
Wednesday Workshops
8:00am – 9:00am
Culture Catalysts: 6 Safety Success Factors for Supervisors
Speakers:
Peter Batrowny, Senior Consultant, SafeStart
Pandora Bryce, Vice President, Product Development, SafeStart
Leadership Session 1: Critical Steps and Error Mitigation Tools
More info to come.
Unlocking Safety Culture with a Smart Phone
Speaker: Scott Gaddis, Vice President, Safety and Health, Intelex Technologies
9:15am – 10:15am
Strengthening Safety Culture by Capturing the Voice of Your Workforce
Speaker: Shane Cabrera, Manager & Monarch Lead, ISN
Leadership Session 2: Culture – The Missing Link for Excellence in Safety
More info to come.
How Will AI Impact My Job as a Safety Professional?
Speakers:
Dr. Tekin Kunt, Director EMEA, PSRG Inc.
Eric McAndrews, Manager of Technology, PSRG Inc.
10:30am – 11:30am
Improve Safety Performance Through Relevant, Meaningful and Impactful Leading Indicators
Speaker: Jean Ndana, CSP, CIH, PMP, ASQ-SSBB, ASQ-CQE, Corporate EHS Director, Bull Moose Tube
Game On!
Speaker: Ariana Ince, Senior Ergonomist, The Ergonomics Center
Leadership Session 3: Safety Through Sustained Leadership – Part 1
More info to come.
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Speakers:
Matthew Crouse, Senior Business and Technical Advisor, UL Solutions
Teri Hale, Senior Business Manager EHS Learning Solutions, UL Solutions
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Working at Heights: Innovating to Reduce the Danger
Speaker: Diana Jones, Senior Director, Technical Programs & Development, International Safety Equipment Association
Leadership Session 4: Safety Through Sustained Leadership – Part 2
More info to come.
Need help picking which sessions will be the most beneficial for you? Our education team is happy to help you build your schedule.