Sessions

As rising temperatures put workers at greater risk for heat-related illnesses and injuries, organizations are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to reduce risk and improve comfort in extreme conditions. Through support from the National Safety Council’s Work to Zero ...

Human and Organizational Performance reminds us that people are fallible, error is predictable and context drives behavior. But understanding those principles isn’t enough. The real challenge begins the moment after something goes wrong. How leaders feel and respond determines whether ...

Unleash EHS excellence in a globalized world. Tired of rigid EHS approaches that hinder progress? This workshop empowers leaders to navigate the complexities of global operations. Discover the power of standardized approaches while embracing the unique strengths of your diverse ...

Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) requires more than compliance or traditional lagging metrics such as TRIR. Effective SIF Prevention demands an integrated system that focuses organizational attention on high-consequence risks and ensures that critical safeguards ...

Human and Organizational Performance is reshaping how leading organizations understand risk, build resilience and prevent serious incidents. Grounded in the reality that human error is inevitable – but also predictable and manageable – HOP emphasizes the systems, conditions and ...

Errors will always occur, even in high-reliability organizations. The question isn’t whether we can eliminate every mistake, but whether our systems are designed to absorb, adapt and recover when they happen. This session, full of memorable stories, reframes safety from an exclusively ...

High Reliability Organizations all share one unique trait: They’re resilient. Simply put, “The hallmark of an HRO is not that it is error-free, but that errors do not disable it.” So, how can your team actually build real-world resilience? Join us for this fast-paced session to explore the ...

What really happens during an act of workplace violence? This session will help you recognize signs of troubled employees and shed much-needed light on how humans respond to potentially violent situations. You’ll learn best practices to mitigate the evolving workplace violence threat and ...

Demonstrating the “success” of HOP integrations using traditional metrics like TRIR is challenging. These metrics are poor proxies for injuries and unplanned events and are often too insensitive to show meaningful change. Ironically, the organizations most ready to adopt HOP – those with ...

Most of us were taught that a hazard is “anything that can hurt you” – but what if that definition is quietly blinding your crews to the few things that can really kill them? This session introduces a simple STCKY (Stuff That Can Kill You) Energy Model that changes how people see risk in the field, ...

To adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing world, organizations must develop and strengthen five capacities: System, Leadership, Engagement, Cultural, and Strategic. This tactical workshop thoroughly examines these five capacities and explores how they synergize to ...

Hazard identification, assessment and control are foundational to many best practices – from OSHA to safety management systems. Assessing risks to worker safety and health is paramount to the prevention of injuries and illnesses. It’s also foundational to serious injury and fatality ...

Preventing serious incidents and fatalities requires more than improving compliance or reducing minor injuries – it requires transforming how organizations identify, classify, prioritize and control the risks capable of causing the most serious harm. This seminar delivers an ...

Occupational exoskeletons can strengthen your ergonomics program when they’re matched to the right tasks, fitted correctly and managed with clear procedures. From concept to pilot to program, this workshop provides a practical roadmap grounded in human factors and real field results. ...

Why can't we eliminate errors? Why don't employees follow procedures? How do the safest and most reliable teams in the world actually build reliability, safety and trust at the same time? In this fast-paced, interactive workshop, you'll get real-world answers and learn how to apply seven key ...

This seminar explores the HOP principle that “learning is deliberate.” Recognizing that excellence in learning is achieved through intentional choices, we’ll focus on operational learning from those closest to the work – those who GSD (get stuff done). We’ll examine the importance of ...

Nearly 20 years ago, we made two big assumptions. One: Direct employee intervention (speaking up) is indispensable to safety management because it’s impossible to “design” all risk out of work. Two: Granting people the authority to speak up would create that essential layer of protection. ...

The future of environmental, health and safety applications will be defined by innovations in technology. Work to Zero, a National Safety Council program, seeks to eliminate workplace fatalities by 2050 using these innovative technologies. However, organizations continue to face ...

This seminar combines the best of live teaching and online learning into one high-impact prep experience. Expert exam mentor Dr. Daniel Snyder will focus on how the exams are structured, which topics are most heavily tested and how to think like the exam writers. You’ll practice with ...

Safety professionals love to fix and solve problems, often with a hands on approach, but what if that’s the worst choice you could make? Enabling the dependency of your shareholders, workforce and C-suite makes you work harder and keeps you behind obstacles instead of leading the way. What if ...

This seminar combines the best of live teaching and online learning into one high-impact prep experience. Expert exam mentor Dr. Daniel Snyder will focus on how the exams are structured, which topics are most heavily tested and how to think like the exam writers. You’ll practice with ...

Safety professionals love to fix and solve problems, often with a hands on approach, but what if that’s the worst choice you could make? Enabling the dependency of your shareholders, workforce and C-suite makes you work harder and keeps you behind obstacles instead of leading the way. What if ...

Occupational exoskeletons can strengthen your ergonomics program when they’re matched to the right tasks, fitted correctly and managed with clear procedures. From concept to pilot to program, this workshop provides a practical roadmap grounded in human factors and real field results. ...

This seminar explores the HOP principle that “learning is deliberate.” Recognizing that excellence in learning is achieved through intentional choices, we’ll focus on operational learning from those closest to the work – those who GSD (get stuff done). We’ll examine the importance of ...

Hazard identification, assessment and control are foundational to many best practices – from OSHA to safety management systems. Assessing risks to worker safety and health is paramount to the prevention of injuries and illnesses. It’s also foundational to serious injury and fatality ...

To adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing world, organizations must develop and strengthen five capacities: System, Leadership, Engagement, Cultural, and Strategic. This tactical workshop thoroughly examines these five capacities and explores how they synergize to ...

The future of environmental, health and safety applications will be defined by innovations in technology. Work to Zero, a National Safety Council program, seeks to eliminate workplace fatalities by 2050 using these innovative technologies. However, organizations continue to face ...

Why can't we eliminate errors? Why don't employees follow procedures? How do the safest and most reliable teams in the world actually build reliability, safety and trust at the same time? In this fast-paced, interactive workshop, you'll get real-world answers and learn how to apply seven key ...

Preventing serious incidents and fatalities requires more than improving compliance or reducing minor injuries – it requires transforming how organizations identify, classify, prioritize and control the risks capable of causing the most serious harm. This seminar delivers an ...

Nearly 20 years ago, we made two big assumptions. One: Direct employee intervention (speaking up) is indispensable to safety management because it’s impossible to “design” all risk out of work. Two: Granting people the authority to speak up would create that essential layer of protection. ...

Behind every effective safety system is a leader who knows how to connect. Technical knowledge and compliance can only go so far when the real work of safety happens in conversations such as coaching, feedback, and trust-building. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the skill set that turns ...

With the evolution of workplace safety technologies, safety and health professionals are inundated with technologies to reduce ergonomic risks in their workplace. However, not all safety technologies are created equal – and some may work better for some industries, risks or ...

This seminar will provide you with a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance principles. We’ll explore the latest science-based approaches to managing human error, systemic drivers of safety outcomes, and effective leadership strategies for improving ...

There’s still a lot of misleading, inaccurate, and incorrect information regarding selecting the proper flame-resistant and arc-rated clothing. OSHA 1910.132 makes it clear that training on PPE is required. How do you train on FR/AR clothing? What’s your responsibility for care and ...

High Reliability Organizations all share one unique trait: They’re resilient. Simply put, “The hallmark of an HRO is not that it is error-free, but that errors do not disable it.” So, how can your team actually build real-world resilience? Join us for this fast-paced session to explore the ...

Human and Organizational Performance reminds us that people are fallible, error is predictable and context drives behavior. But understanding those principles isn’t enough. The real challenge begins the moment after something goes wrong. How leaders feel and respond determines whether ...

Demonstrating the “success” of HOP integrations using traditional metrics like TRIR is challenging. These metrics are poor proxies for injuries and unplanned events and are often too insensitive to show meaningful change. Ironically, the organizations most ready to adopt HOP – those with ...

As rising temperatures put workers at greater risk for heat-related illnesses and injuries, organizations are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to reduce risk and improve comfort in extreme conditions. Through support from the National Safety Council’s Work to Zero ...

Human and Organizational Performance is reshaping how leading organizations understand risk, build resilience and prevent serious incidents. Grounded in the reality that human error is inevitable – but also predictable and manageable – HOP emphasizes the systems, conditions and ...

Errors will always occur, even in high-reliability organizations. The question isn’t whether we can eliminate every mistake, but whether our systems are designed to absorb, adapt and recover when they happen. This session, full of memorable stories, reframes safety from an exclusively ...

Most of us were taught that a hazard is “anything that can hurt you” – but what if that definition is quietly blinding your crews to the few things that can really kill them? This session introduces a simple STCKY (Stuff That Can Kill You) Energy Model that changes how people see risk in the field, ...

Unleash EHS excellence in a globalized world. Tired of rigid EHS approaches that hinder progress? This workshop empowers leaders to navigate the complexities of global operations. Discover the power of standardized approaches while embracing the unique strengths of your diverse ...

Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) requires more than compliance or traditional lagging metrics such as TRIR. Effective SIF Prevention demands an integrated system that focuses organizational attention on high-consequence risks and ensures that critical safeguards ...

What really happens during an act of workplace violence? This session will help you recognize signs of troubled employees and shed much-needed light on how humans respond to potentially violent situations. You’ll learn best practices to mitigate the evolving workplace violence threat and ...

Traditional views often define safety as the absence of incidents, but a more progressive approach emphasizes the presence of capacity. This presentation explores the concept of safety as capacity, offering a clear definition and practical understanding of what capacity means in the ...

When it comes to safety, many industries overlook the concept of “prevention through learning.” Learning is a dynamic activity that requires the learner to be in a mode of inquiry. So, how do we move an organization that’s pretty darned safe toward become a learning organization? This session ...

Let’s explore the messy reality of ethics in safety practice. Through real-world examples, we’ll examine tough questions about acceptable risk, serious injury and fatality exposure, and what organizations really mean when they commit to “zero.” Drawing on his research on OHS ...

The ongoing need for trade contractors within manufacturing environments presents unique challenges for maintaining consistent safety standards and fostering a robust safety culture. Traditional safety approaches often fall short in effectively engaging these vital external ...

Because the vast majority of injuries and accidental deaths occur outside the workplace, many organizations are trying to determine how their current safety management system will protect their employees 24/7. For most employers, the cost of off-the-job injuries is higher than on the job – ...

How do the limitations of current safety metrics – such as data collection practices, interpretation and use, and the pursuit of zero injury goals – impact their effectiveness in preventing workplace incidents? This session will discuss the results of a published white paper investigating ...

As interest grows in emerging technologies for musculoskeletal disorder prevention, safety professionals often lead adoption efforts – but frontline worker perspectives are not well understood. Given the critical role of worker buy-in, their perspectives should be considered when ...

In today’s rapidly evolving safety and health environment, executive and employee engagement has become essential to preventing serious incidents and fatalities. This session explores how leadership at every level creates the conditions for a culture of ownership, learning and ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration serves many functions to ensure safe and healthful working conditions. However, at its core, OSHA is an enforcement body tasked with inspecting, regulating and prosecuting violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. ...

This session is designed to provide safety professionals with a structured, science-based approach to understanding worker adaptability before implementing corrective actions. You’ll learn how organizations can effectively differentiate between human errors and violations, ...

In 2023, nearly 5,300 workers were killed on the job – and another 3.2 million injuries or illnesses were reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Join Ken Kolosh, manager of statistics at the National Safety Council, as he explores the latest occupational injury and fatality trends using ...

As every day passes, you have more and more options to incorporate AI into safety training. There are benefits – and pitfalls – that every safety professional should know about. Come to this exciting session to learn more about how AI could be your best friend or your worst enemy.

Discover how the Blue Line Simulation makes Human and Organizational Performance principles tangible. This session will use real-world scenarios to reveal how work “as done” often differs from work “as planned.” Through engaging activities, we’ll explore trade-offs, uncover hidden ...

In high-risk environments, the injury response plan is designed to guide organizations in detecting, responding to and recovering from events that threaten employee safety. But, how well are we preparing for the psychological impact of such incidents? Too often, response protocols focus ...

What’s the marker or benchmark for organizational maturity? Many in the safety profession say it’s an ISO 45001 certificate –  the “gold standard” of management system certification. Others, though, may say that a reduction in injury rates or maintenance of “zero” is the marker. Still ...

One of the most potentially impactful roles you have as a safety leader – at any level within an organization – is your ability to coach and influence behavior change. However, talking to someone about their unsafe actions can be quite challenging. Despite our sincere efforts we may end up ...

The McElhattan Foundation, through its Ending Death on the Job initiative, is dedicated to advancing strategies that eliminate workplace fatalities by fostering collaboration, innovation and strong leadership. In this session, you’ll engage with evidence-based methods for hazard ...

As individuals learn basic HOP principles from the “pioneers,” quite often they leave with the question, “what do I do now?” This session will highlight Colgate-Palmolive’s journey and the tools it leverages to operationalize HOP. We’ll discuss how Colgate-Palmolive evolved into HOP to ...

Are you ready for a message that inspires employees to not only adopt safe behaviors, but to watch out for others? “Safe 4 the Right Reasons” helps worker understand that safety doesn’t benefit just their employer – it benefits them, too. Taking care of our loved ones is the primary reason we all ...

Contractor safety remains a critical challenge across industries, particularly in high-risk environments where serious incidents and fatalities are most prevalent. This panel presentation brings together four experienced safety professionals to explore how organizations can ...

Join Randy as he shares his personal story of how complacency and distractions at work almost cost him his life. He’ll share the impacts on family, work and community when an employee gets hurt. Randy has shared his message – everything you do impacts somebody – with more than 1.5 million people. ...

Physical fatigue is one of the major contributors to elevated serious injury risk, performance decline and long-term musculoskeletal disorders. In this session, you’ll learn about an AI-driven physical fatigue assessment framework that analyzes physiological and kinematic signals ...

In this session, we’ll explore Toyota's journey integrating technology into its core safety culture. We’ll discuss data maturity and its significance to Toyota’s approach, highlighting the benefits of shifting focus from reactive to proactive KPIs, which in turn help build a solid ...

In this session, Highline Warren shares its transformation from a compliance-based safety program to a learning organization grounded in Human and Organizational Performance. We’ll share how adopting HOP principles – learning from normal work, focusing on systems rather than blame and ...

The Pepsi Denver/Pecos beverage warehouse set out to better understand the conditions driving increased risk among warehouse pickers due to seasonal pressure that created operational drift as capacity became constrained. In this session, you’ll learn how the team combined employee ...

Dave Madaras, affectionally known as “Coach Dave,”  is president of the Chesapeake Region Safety Council. During this session, he’ll share three simple concepts that will help elevate your team’s safety efforts. Coach Dave brings his experience as a combat Marine, football coach, ...