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SafeStart’s Great Safety 8 Will Present at NSC 2019

The annual National Safety Council Congress and Expo welcome 15,000 safety, health and environmental professionals each year. It will address emerging safety challenges while offering the latest in safety solutions, with more than 1,000 exhibiting companies showcasing their newest products and technology at the expo from September 9–11. Eight of SafeStart best speakers will join…

SafeStart Presenters Take on ABB Customer World

This March, Houston will host a four-day educational event that aims to deliver new ideas, take a look at emerging technologies and trends, and serve professionals from utilities and infrastructure industries. The ABB Customer World 2019 includes hundreds of educational workshops, panel discussions and hands-on training courses delivered by industry leaders and technical experts, including…

Must-See SafeStart Sessions at NSC National Conference

This year’s NSC Congress & Expo provides EHS professionals with a wonderful opportunity to develop their skills, discover new products, stay up-to-date on safety trends and build professional relationships. Eight of SafeStart best speakers will join other industry experts in providing attendees with engaging education and a new approach to safety. Here’s a quick glance…

Learn to Prevent Off-The-Job Injuries at Safety Culture 2018

This September, Atlanta will host Safety Culture 2018, a conference that aims to help professionals evaluate and fine-tune incentives and disciplinary systems, create engaging and effective safety cultures, and improve their safety training. One of the event’s keynote speakers is SafeStart’s own Chief Client Officer, Don Wilson. His session Leadership for 24/7 Safety Culture, which…

Expand Your Knowledge of Safety at the Safety+ National Symposium

The VPPPA and Tennessee Safety & Health Conference (TSHC) have come together to bring safety professionals the Safety+ National Symposium in Nashville. This four-day educational event offers a pre-symposium workshop in addition to numerous featured workshops and speaking sessions led by experts including four of SafeStart’s best speakers. Tim Page-Bottorff will present Humor in Safety…

Gary Hawk Safety Award Goes to Gary Higbee

Gary Higbee was recently awarded the Gary Hawk Safety Award. The award is given by the state of Iowa to individuals who have exhibited outstanding skills and dedication to the field of safety. Named after the late, long-time OSH Advisory Council member Gary Hawk, it was formerly known as the Governor’s Safety & Health Conference…

Approaching the Challenge of Implementing a Safety Initiative at FABTECH 2017

For over 30 years, the annual FABTECH Expo has brought innovation and technology solutions to its attendees. This year, FABTECH 2017 will be held on November 6–9 at McCormick Place in Chicago and more than 50,000 people (and over 1,700 exhibitors) are expected to attend. The event will allow you to meet world-class suppliers, learn…

Risk Assessment and the Human Factor at the ASSE Central Valley Symposium

This October, the Central Valley ASSE Safety Symposium will provide industry professionals with an opportunity to learn about the best practices in Safety, Health & Environment. Gary Higbee, SafeStart Senior Safety Consultant, will discuss the subject of Risk Assessment and the Human Factor in his keynote presentation at 11:45 a.m. He will explain how traditional…

SafeStart’s Top Presenters at the ASSE National Conference in Denver

Dubbed the industry’s “must-attend” event, the ASSE National Conference in Denver will provide industry professionals with an opportunity to gather and reflect on the state of safety in North America. Some of SafeStart’s best speakers will be among the forerunners in the industry providing education, training and a new way of thinking. Larry Wilson, Vice…

Seven Engaging Speakers at the 2017 NSC Congress & Expo

Described by attendees as the Super Bowl of safety shows, the 2017 NSC Congress & Expo will host over 15,000 health and safety professionals and SafeStart is sending some of the best presenters from their starting lineup. Here is an outline of some of the most dynamic presentations at the conference—if you can only attend…

Gary Higbee Looking Beyond Compliance at a 3rd Dimension of Risk at the Wisconsin Safety & Health Conference

Compliance and performing risk assessments are a standard requirement in ensuring employee safety. If done well, the assessment is a chance to identify potential risks and minimize or remove them completely. Compliance aims to reduce injuries but, unfortunately, often ignores the human component. SafeStart’s Gary Higbee will address those subjects at the 75th Annual Wisconsin Safety…

Seven Vital Sessions at NSC Congress & Expo

For over 100 years, safety, health and environmental professionals have been attending the NSC Congress & Expo as their go-to place to gain the information they need to remain competitive in the safety industry. This year from October 15-21, attendees can hear the best in the industry, see the newest technology, and network with safety…