Conference Program

The CPR/AED Instructors course is an HSI/ASHI certified course for NEW instructors. This course will prepare and certify you to teach AED/CPR provider courses. This course includes online and pre course work of 7 hours followed by 9 hours during the conference.

Registration in this prep course is limited to 12 total students.

• Attendance is required for 2 days, outlined below:
  • Monday, January 15: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 16: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The CHST exam prep course will prepare you for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals’ (BCSP) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) exam. It focuses on construction safety management principles and practices in preparation for the CHST certification. The course does not require a college degree and is intended to prepare individuals for the final CHST examination. Participants can expect information on CHST education and experience requirements for the final CHST exam in eight distinct areas. The CHST Exam Prep course reviews hundreds of problems and scenarios while addressing the full exam blueprint in question/answer format. Each scenario yields fully developed explanations and targets the principles and theories requirements for participants to ultimately pass the CHST certification exam.

Registration in this prep course is limited to 20 total students.

• • Safety program management and administration
  • OSHA regulations and inspections
  • Training and orientation
  • Inspections and audits
  • Job hazard analysis and pre-job planning
  • Accident investigation
  • Recordkeeping requirements
• At completion participants will:
  • Interpreted exam blueprints.
  • Determined individual readiness for the CHST exam.
  • Identified knowledge gaps to develop an individual study plan to ensure exam success.
  • Obtained answers to questions surrounding core exam materials.
  • Become familiar with resources available to prepare for the exam.
  • Learned to utilize information about certification requirements and scoring procedures for test preparation.
• Attendance is required for 4 days, outlined below:
  • Monday, January 15: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 16: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 18: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, January 19: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The CPR/AED Instructors course is an HSI/ASHI certified course for NEW instructors. This course will prepare and certify you to teach AED/CPR provider courses. This course includes online and pre course work of 7 hours followed by 9 hours during the conference.

Registration in this prep course is limited to 12 total students.

• Attendance is required for 2 days, outlined below:
  • Monday, January 15: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 16: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This CPR/AED Instructor Renewal/Update course is designed for existing instructors and will provide a certification renewal for CPR/AED and first aid.

• Attendance is required for 1 day, outlined below:
  • Tuesday, January 16: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

The CHST exam prep course will prepare you for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals’ (BCSP) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) exam. It focuses on construction safety management principles and practices in preparation for the CHST certification. The course does not require a college degree and is intended to prepare individuals for the final CHST examination. Participants can expect information on CHST education and experience requirements for the final CHST exam in eight distinct areas. The CHST Exam Prep course reviews hundreds of problems and scenarios while addressing the full exam blueprint in question/answer format. Each scenario yields fully developed explanations and targets the principles and theories requirements for participants to ultimately pass the CHST certification exam.

Registration in this prep course is limited to 20 total students.

• • Safety program management and administration
  • OSHA regulations and inspections
  • Training and orientation
  • Inspections and audits
  • Job hazard analysis and pre-job planning
  • Accident investigation
  • Recordkeeping requirements
• At completion participants will:
  • Interpreted exam blueprints.
  • Determined individual readiness for the CHST exam.
  • Identified knowledge gaps to develop an individual study plan to ensure exam success.
  • Obtained answers to questions surrounding core exam materials.
  • Become familiar with resources available to prepare for the exam.
  • Learned to utilize information about certification requirements and scoring procedures for test preparation.
• Attendance is required for 4 days, outlined below:
  • Monday, January 15: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 16: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 18: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, January 19: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Stop by our General Registration Desk to get your name badge and swag item. Our team will be there to answer any questions about the conference.

First time at the MCAA Safety & Health Conference? Not sure where to start or which classes to attend? Join longtime Safety & Health Committee Leaders Tracy Haus and Mark Rook for an informational orientation where you can find out more about the conference and how to create the most value for your time.

MCAA President Robert Beck will welcome attendees and discuss his thoughts on MCAA’s Safety Excellence Initiative and how MCAA members are ahead in the industry. MCAA welcomes UA members, the TAUC Safety & Health Committee and members of NECA & SMACNA to the conference, and highlights that there is nothing more important than the safety of everyone working in our companies and on our jobsites. Also hear from Don Jackson, MCAA S&H Committee Chairman and MCAA Exec. Dir. Of Safety, Health, & Risk Man, Raffi Elchemmas.

• Adele Abrams: OHS Legislative & Regulatory Update (Advanced Track)
  • SVEP, IBI, SST … oh my! OSHA launched a number of new enforcement initiatives in the Biden administration, as well as introducing new National Emphasis Programs, and working through a robust rule making agenda. In Congress, legislation impacting workplace safety and health ranges from abolishment of OSHA to enhanced worker protections.This session will explore the latest OSHA enforcement programs, such as the return of “public shaming” through the Severe Violators Enforcement Program and expansion of public-facing injury/illness data, as well as revisions to the “egregious violation” policy and changes to the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). New NEPs on heat illness prevention and fall prevention for general industry and construction will be explored. The presentation will also outline the latest regulatory agenda and what the 2024 election could mean for workplace safety and health.

• Justin Azbill: Transitioning Your Workforce to a Better Ergonomic Mindset (Intermediate Track)
  • Changing the mindset of trade professionals by identifying with them on terms they relate is the key to hazard recognition and incident prevention. This session will identify ways to improve your ergonomic program, focusing on building the Ergonomic message into your Safety Culture.This session will identify technology within the power tool industry that can help limit repetitive type musculoskeletal injuries, the importance of weight and balance of tools used, and identify statistically significant data that helps drive the message with hazard recognition.

• Rebecca Klein: The Grammar of Safety (Intermediate Track)
  • Learn how to communicate to the different audiences that we as safety professionals need to persuade. We need to communicate effectively with our bosses, when asking for money, for example. We need to communicate with our field workers when asking them to work safely. We need to communicate with our clients when explaining a CAP. We need to communicate effectively with OSHA and other regulatory bodies, with lawyers and with insurance companies with claims.Effective communication starts with knowing your audience, knowing what you want to say and knowing how to say it. It also helps if you have clear writing, good punctuation, and proper grammar.This will be an interactive class with lots of hands-on activities. Working on written communication in a fun way. Effective communication starts with knowing your audience, knowing what you want to say and knowing how to say it. It also helps if you have clear writing, good punctuation and proper grammar. This will be an interactive class with lots of hands-on activities. Working on written communication in a fun way.

• Mike Gillette: Building a Safer Future: NFPA and MCAA Join Forces for Electrical Safety (Beginner Track)
  • This presentation is specifically tailored for members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and is designed to provide valuable insights into electrical safety, highlighting key NFPA standards, while also introducing curated safety solutions offered by NFPA to drive safety within the MCAA community.The presentation will illustrate the potential hazards of non-compliance and the significant impact that adhering to NFPA standards can have on preventing electrical accidents, injuries, etc.. The presentation will also introduce a range of curated safety solutions offered by NFPA to support MCAA members in their efforts to enhance electrical safety. NFPA will showcase specific products, such as training programs, reference materials, and software tools, that can empower MCAA members to ensure compliance, train their workforce effectively, and implement robust safety protocols. Through demonstrations and testimonials, the presentation will highlight the practical benefits and measurable results that MCAA members can expect by leveraging NFPA’s safety solutions.The presentation will illustrate the potential hazards of non-compliance and the significant impact that adhering to NFPA standards can have on preventing electrical accidents, injuries, etc.. The presentation will also introduce a range of curated safety solutions offered by NFPA to support MCAA members in their efforts to enhance electrical safety. NFPA will showcase specific products, such as training programs, reference materials, and software tools, that can empower MCAA members to ensure compliance, train their workforce effectively, and implement robust safety protocols. Through demonstrations and testimonials, the presentation will highlight the practical benefits and measurable results that MCAA members can expect by leveraging NFPA’s safety solutions.

• Jessica Bunting & Babak Memarian: CPWR Resources to Improve Safety and Health in Construction (Advanced Track)
  • CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training is a non-profit with a focus on reducing occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry. The organization accomplishes that through a variety of research, training, and service programs, and has produced countless resources to improve industry awareness and adoption of solutions. Among those resources are programs and tools aimed at helping employers improve workplace safety climate and related safety management policies and procedures such as pre-job and pre-task planning and training of workers.In this session, CPWR presenters will highlight several of these tools and the research that contributed to their development. The Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS) builds on many years of work, providing a mechanism for employers to measure their company’s safety maturity and develop a plan to improve along eight leading safety climate indicators. Attendees will learn how to use the SC-SMIS to kick off or expand a company’s safety climate improvement journey, followed by an overview of some new resources that can be used to improve planning processes to enhance worker safety. Dr. Babak Memarian will review a project on Pre-task Planning, which has successfully identified factors that increase task difficulties and exposure to hazards in electrical construction and recommended interventions at the planning stage to reduce those factors. Using their findings, the project team has also identified best practices for Pre-task Planning across trades and developed a checklist to evaluate existing Pre-task Planning or job hazard analysis procedures. Another ongoing research project on the use of “nudges” to improve safety-related decision making has led to the development of a new Struck-by Prevention Planning Program, currently being pilot-tested. Jessica Bunting will provide an overview of that program as well as the background research that went into it.

• Joey Krys: Fall Protection for the Mechanical Contractor (Beginner Track)
  • The presentation will cover means and methods when selecting the proper fall protection anchorage points for the mechanical contractor. Roof work and overhead solutions will be discussed which will include active and passive fall protection solutions. The new ANSI Z359.14-2021 SRL standards that went into effect August 1, 2023 will also be discussed. The new ANSI standard in regards to the EM385-1-1 Military requirements will also be covered and clarified.

• Adele Abrams: OHS Legislative & Regulatory Update (Advanced Track)
  • SVEP, IBI, SST … oh my! OSHA launched a number of new enforcement initiatives in the Biden administration, as well as introducing new National Emphasis Programs, and working through a robust rule making agenda. In Congress, legislation impacting workplace safety and health ranges from abolishment of OSHA to enhanced worker protections.This session will explore the latest OSHA enforcement programs, such as the return of “public shaming” through the Severe Violators Enforcement Program and expansion of public-facing injury/illness data, as well as revisions to the “egregious violation” policy and changes to the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). New NEPs on heat illness prevention and fall prevention for general industry and construction will be explored. The presentation will also outline the latest regulatory agenda and what the 2024 election could mean for workplace safety and health.

• Justin Azbill: Transitioning Your Workforce to a Better Ergonomic Mindset (Intermediate Track)
  • Changing the mindset of trade professionals by identifying with them on terms they relate is the key to hazard recognition and incident prevention. This session will identify ways to improve your ergonomic program, focusing on building the Ergonomic message into your Safety Culture.This session will identify technology within the power tool industry that can help limit repetitive type musculoskeletal injuries, the importance of weight and balance of tools used, and identify statistically significant data that helps drive the message with hazard recognition.

• Rebecca Klein: The Grammar of Safety (Intermediate Track)
  • Learn how to communicate to the different audiences that we as safety professionals need to persuade. We need to communicate effectively with our bosses, when asking for money, for example. We need to communicate with our field workers when asking them to work safely. We need to communicate with our clients when explaining a CAP. We need to communicate effectively with OSHA and other regulatory bodies, with lawyers and with insurance companies with claims.Effective communication starts with knowing your audience, knowing what you want to say and knowing how to say it. It also helps if you have clear writing, good punctuation, and proper grammar.This will be an interactive class with lots of hands-on activities. Working on written communication in a fun way. Effective communication starts with knowing your audience, knowing what you want to say and knowing how to say it. It also helps if you have clear writing, good punctuation and proper grammar. This will be an interactive class with lots of hands-on activities. Working on written communication in a fun way.

• Mike Gillette: Building a Safer Future: NFPA and MCAA Join Forces for Electrical Safety (Beginner Track)
  • This presentation is specifically tailored for members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and is designed to provide valuable insights into electrical safety, highlighting key NFPA standards, while also introducing curated safety solutions offered by NFPA to drive safety within the MCAA community.The presentation will illustrate the potential hazards of non-compliance and the significant impact that adhering to NFPA standards can have on preventing electrical accidents, injuries, etc.. The presentation will also introduce a range of curated safety solutions offered by NFPA to support MCAA members in their efforts to enhance electrical safety. NFPA will showcase specific products, such as training programs, reference materials, and software tools, that can empower MCAA members to ensure compliance, train their workforce effectively, and implement robust safety protocols. Through demonstrations and testimonials, the presentation will highlight the practical benefits and measurable results that MCAA members can expect by leveraging NFPA’s safety solutions.The presentation will illustrate the potential hazards of non-compliance and the significant impact that adhering to NFPA standards can have on preventing electrical accidents, injuries, etc.. The presentation will also introduce a range of curated safety solutions offered by NFPA to support MCAA members in their efforts to enhance electrical safety. NFPA will showcase specific products, such as training programs, reference materials, and software tools, that can empower MCAA members to ensure compliance, train their workforce effectively, and implement robust safety protocols. Through demonstrations and testimonials, the presentation will highlight the practical benefits and measurable results that MCAA members can expect by leveraging NFPA’s safety solutions.

• Jessica Bunting & Babak Memarian: CPWR Resources to Improve Safety and Health in Construction (Advanced Track)
  • CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training is a non-profit with a focus on reducing occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry. The organization accomplishes that through a variety of research, training, and service programs, and has produced countless resources to improve industry awareness and adoption of solutions. Among those resources are programs and tools aimed at helping employers improve workplace safety climate and related safety management policies and procedures such as pre-job and pre-task planning and training of workers.In this session, CPWR presenters will highlight several of these tools and the research that contributed to their development. The Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS) builds on many years of work, providing a mechanism for employers to measure their company’s safety maturity and develop a plan to improve along eight leading safety climate indicators. Attendees will learn how to use the SC-SMIS to kick off or expand a company’s safety climate improvement journey, followed by an overview of some new resources that can be used to improve planning processes to enhance worker safety. Dr. Babak Memarian will review a project on Pre-task Planning, which has successfully identified factors that increase task difficulties and exposure to hazards in electrical construction and recommended interventions at the planning stage to reduce those factors. Using their findings, the project team has also identified best practices for Pre-task Planning across trades and developed a checklist to evaluate existing Pre-task Planning or job hazard analysis procedures. Another ongoing research project on the use of “nudges” to improve safety-related decision making has led to the development of a new Struck-by Prevention Planning Program, currently being pilot-tested. Jessica Bunting will provide an overview of that program as well as the background research that went into it.

• Joey Krys: Fall Protection for the Mechanical Contractor (Beginner Track)
  • The presentation will cover means and methods when selecting the proper fall protection anchorage points for the mechanical contractor. Roof work and overhead solutions will be discussed which will include active and passive fall protection solutions. The new ANSI Z359.14-2021 SRL standards that went into effect August 1, 2023 will also be discussed. The new ANSI standard in regards to the EM385-1-1 Military requirements will also be covered and clarified.

As the former CIA director who led the most comprehensive restructuring of the agency in its history, John Brennan understands the challenges of transforming an organization.

“We needed to overhaul our organizational structure in order to better integrate capabilities and knowledge, foster greater collaboration and teamwork, and instill an Agency-wide culture of shared mission and responsibility,” says Brennan.

Citing specific examples of the mission-critical solutions he employed to boost leadership training and talent development, Brennan shares how these efforts helped to create a more effective, efficient, and productive workforce and management structure.

A better sense of systems engineering, he states, is essential for successful organizational transformation. “You need to understand how best to configure and put in place the authorities, capabilities, processes, procedures, training programs, and evaluation criteria so that you optimize the outcomes you want,” according to Brennan.

Cerebral and perceptive, Brennan offers insights into how an organization’s flexibility and openness to growth can enhance its capabilities both internally and externally. His cogent message inspires audiences to foster a culture of innovation in their own institutions.

Strengthen relationships with friends & exhibitors at our opening night reception and exhibit and meet new colleagues from around the country. Learn about new innovations your favorite manufacturers have and discover new to world safety technology.

Business casual attire.

Jennifer McNelly, CEO of the American Society of Safety Professionals, explores the evolving landscape of workplace safety and the challenges it brings. Through data, stories and practical insights, McNelly encourages safety professionals to excel in their roles and help shape the bright future of safety and health. Her data-driven insights highlight current trends impacting workplace safety and the profession overall. Attendees will feel empowered to evolve their practices and leadership qualities to increase their influence within their organizations.

• Jeremy Gruber: Narcan Certification for Opioid Overdoses (Advanced Track)
  • Do you know how to help someone you suspect has overdosed on opioids? This interactive course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to respond to a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency. In this course, you will learn:
    • To recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose.
    • The appropriate care to provide is based on the person’s breathing and level of responsiveness.
    • How to give naloxone using several different products – a nasal atomizer, Narcan Nasal Spray – to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

• Brandon Anderson & Ricky Reams: The Power of Creating HOPE Through Action (Intermediate Track)
  • For a number of years we have focused on the current state of the industry, to break the stigma surrounding Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Substance Misuse. This captivating presentation highlights the transformative potential of taking action. The speakers will walk you through an eye-opening state of the industry with a focus on the importance of proactively taking ACTION. Moreover, it emphasizes the significance of compassion, support and opportunities, as you embark on their own journey. Upon completion, the participants will be equipped with resources that can be put in to place immediately.

• Frantz Belot: Have You Created a System That Causes Human Error and Accidents? (Intermediate Track)
  • Human error is often misinterpreted as solely a human issue. However, it predominantly arises from system flaws within organizations. We inadvertently create systems that tolerate poor processes for the sake of rewarding outcomes, leading to constraints and errors. Understanding this dynamic is crucial to prevent and mitigate human error. By investigating the true causes of errors instead of blaming individuals, organizations can identify systemic factors and prevent future errors. Empowering employees, fostering mutual coordination, and cultivating a learning culture are essential steps. Through video-based microlearning and active employee engagement, organizations can keep employees save, improve efficiency and increase overall productivity.In this session we will explore the intricate relationship between human error and systems, and discover strategies to prevent human error, keep employees safer, create a learning organization and achieve optimal business outcomes.

• Kathleen Dobson: Fairy Tales, Fables, and Falls (Beginner Track)
  • This session will take examples from common fairy tales and childhood fables to address issues of falls, falling objects and fall protection.Did the stories we heard as children influence our risk tolerance to fall exposures? Kathi will lead the audience through some common scenarios related to fall potentials and discuss the applicable standards and what could have been done to prevent some tragic storyline outcomes.
• Anuja Patil & Corey Rimmer: Motion is Money – Improving Work Efficiency & Productivity Integrating Lean Principles (Intermediate Track)
  • Inefficient processes in the workplace can have detrimental effects, including increased task times, bottlenecks, duplicated efforts, and a higher risk of overexertion injuries. These factors directly impact project completion timing, material costs, and labor requirements. To address these challenges, CNA’s Motion is Money® presents strategies and solutions aimed at improving workers’ productivity and reducing risk factors.
    Motion is Money® adopts a straightforward approach to identify and improve inefficient processes. The methodology begins by recognizing and observing wasted motions within the organization’s operations. These wasted or non-value-added motions are then quantified and annualized to emphasize their cost to the organization.Based on the identification of inefficient steps, solutions are developed to optimize work tasks and enhance worker productivity. This approach enables organizations to create solutions that not only streamline processes but also make them safer and more efficient. Consequently, this leads to a reduction in fatigue, improved productivity, increased worker satisfaction, and greater retention of skilled labor.
    This conference session aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the Motion is Money® approach, highlighting its key objectives, methodology, and outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into how to identify inefficient processes, quantify their impact, and develop effective solutions. The session will feature real-life case studies and practical examples to illustrate the successful implementation of Motion is Money® in various industries.

• Kirsten Chaney: Whole Person Health Enhancement of Workplace Safety (Beginner Track)
  • This presentation will be centralized around how HR & safety representatives can advocate and encourage whole health principles and lifestyles for workers to improve workplace safety on and off active work sites.This presentation will be in a workshop format with some group discussion and some interactive poll/survey questions to maintain engagement throughout the presentation. Attendees should expect to discuss what “whole health’ means, how poor wellness culture impacts workplace safety, and leave with resources for implementing next steps to take at their own sites.

Following continued success of last year, this extra time with exhibitors will allow you to dig deeper on innovations during lunch together inside the exhibit hall. You will have another opportunity to discover product safety and breakthroughs in safety technology.

• Jeremy Gruber: Narcan Certification for Opioid Overdoses (Advanced Track)
  • Do you know how to help someone you suspect has overdosed on opioids? This interactive course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to respond to a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency. In this course, you will learn:
    • To recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose.
    • The appropriate care to provide is based on the person’s breathing and level of responsiveness.
    • How to give naloxone using several different products – a nasal atomizer, Narcan Nasal Spray – to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

• Brandon Anderson & Ricky Reams: The Power of Creating HOPE Through Action (Intermediate Track)
  • For a number of years we have focused on the current state of the industry, to break the stigma surrounding Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Substance Misuse. This captivating presentation highlights the transformative potential of taking action. The speakers will walk you through an eye-opening state of the industry with a focus on the importance of proactively taking ACTION. Moreover, it emphasizes the significance of compassion, support and opportunities, as you embark on their own journey. Upon completion, the participants will be equipped with resources that can be put in to place immediately.

• Frantz Belot: Have You Created a System That Causes Human Error and Accidents? (Intermediate Track)
  • Human error is often misinterpreted as solely a human issue. However, it predominantly arises from system flaws within organizations. We inadvertently create systems that tolerate poor processes for the sake of rewarding outcomes, leading to constraints and errors. Understanding this dynamic is crucial to prevent and mitigate human error. By investigating the true causes of errors instead of blaming individuals, organizations can identify systemic factors and prevent future errors. Empowering employees, fostering mutual coordination, and cultivating a learning culture are essential steps. Through video-based microlearning and active employee engagement, organizations can keep employees save, improve efficiency and increase overall productivity.In this session we will explore the intricate relationship between human error and systems, and discover strategies to prevent human error, keep employees safer, create a learning organization and achieve optimal business outcomes.

• Kathleen Dobson: Fairy Tales, Fables, and Falls (Beginner Track)
  • This session will take examples from common fairy tales and childhood fables to address issues of falls, falling objects and fall protection.Did the stories we heard as children influence our risk tolerance to fall exposures? Kathi will lead the audience through some common scenarios related to fall potentials and discuss the applicable standards and what could have been done to prevent some tragic storyline outcomes.
• Anuja Patil & Corey Rimmer: Motion is Money – Improving Work Efficiency & Productivity Integrating Lean Principles (Intermediate Track)
  • Inefficient processes in the workplace can have detrimental effects, including increased task times, bottlenecks, duplicated efforts, and a higher risk of overexertion injuries. These factors directly impact project completion timing, material costs, and labor requirements. To address these challenges, CNA’s Motion is Money® presents strategies and solutions aimed at improving workers’ productivity and reducing risk factors.
    Motion is Money® adopts a straightforward approach to identify and improve inefficient processes. The methodology begins by recognizing and observing wasted motions within the organization’s operations. These wasted or non-value-added motions are then quantified and annualized to emphasize their cost to the organization.Based on the identification of inefficient steps, solutions are developed to optimize work tasks and enhance worker productivity. This approach enables organizations to create solutions that not only streamline processes but also make them safer and more efficient. Consequently, this leads to a reduction in fatigue, improved productivity, increased worker satisfaction, and greater retention of skilled labor.
    This conference session aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the Motion is Money® approach, highlighting its key objectives, methodology, and outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into how to identify inefficient processes, quantify their impact, and develop effective solutions. The session will feature real-life case studies and practical examples to illustrate the successful implementation of Motion is Money® in various industries.

• Kirsten Chaney: Whole Person Health Enhancement of Workplace Safety (Beginner Track)
  • This presentation will be centralized around how HR & safety representatives can advocate and encourage whole health principles and lifestyles for workers to improve workplace safety on and off active work sites.This presentation will be in a workshop format with some group discussion and some interactive poll/survey questions to maintain engagement throughout the presentation. Attendees should expect to discuss what “whole health’ means, how poor wellness culture impacts workplace safety, and leave with resources for implementing next steps to take at their own sites.

During this fan favorite session, we will split our conference up into several groups to discuss any topic the group wants. Each room will have both new and experienced safety professionals with a goal of sharing information and helping our industry advance.

Your session is assigned based on your badge number.

1 – Grand Ballroom, Salon D
2 – Grand Ballroom, Salon E
3 – Grand Ballroom, Salon F
4 – Catalina Ballroom, Salon J
5 – Catalina Ballroom, Salon K
6 – Catalina Ballroom, Salon L

Join us for a night of great food and hospitality as we take a step back in time at the old west town. This team building event is onsite at the hotel and will a great night to have fun with your new colleagues. Casual attire.

Once a year we recognize an individual for achieving an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence with the MCAA/ Milwaukee Tool Safety Professional of the Year award. Come see the big moment when Justin Azbill, Director of National EHS will announce the 2023 winner.

Hear from former safety professional of the year award winner and learn what ideas they implemented to create safer and healthier jobsites at their companies. This session will be an intimate conversation with several of the past winners.

This session will review the State of Construction Safety with Director of Safety for The Association of Union Constructors, Alex Kopp. He will review how our industry, as a whole, is doing, and what we can all do to continue to advance Safety & Health in each of our businesses.

Ricky is a masterful story teller that will interact with the audience, ask for their participation, and keep them engaged the entire presentation. He will get them to laugh and maybe shed a tear. Ricky will tell the story of the workplace accident that almost took his life 27 years ago. He will also tell four more stories from the perspective of father, husband, brother, friend, co-worker, supervisor and department manager of things that have affected his circle. Some good and some not so good. In each story is a lesson or two that each person can take away to use at home and at work for themselves and the people they love. Each story will have a twist that the audience does not see coming that will help them remember those lessons. Ricky now shares his takeaways from each story to help others not have “The Day They Will Remember” for the rest of their lives.

Join us to hear wrap up information and learn about the future of our Safety Excellence Initiative and 2025 conference.

The CHST exam prep course will prepare you for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals’ (BCSP) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) exam. It focuses on construction safety management principles and practices in preparation for the CHST certification. The course does not require a college degree and is intended to prepare individuals for the final CHST examination. Participants can expect information on CHST education and experience requirements for the final CHST exam in eight distinct areas. The CHST Exam Prep course reviews hundreds of problems and scenarios while addressing the full exam blueprint in question/answer format. Each scenario yields fully developed explanations and targets the principles and theories requirements for participants to ultimately pass the CHST certification exam.

Registration in this prep course is limited to 20 total students.

• • Safety program management and administration
  • OSHA regulations and inspections
  • Training and orientation
  • Inspections and audits
  • Job hazard analysis and pre-job planning
  • Accident investigation
  • Recordkeeping requirements
• At completion participants will:
  • Interpreted exam blueprints.
  • Determined individual readiness for the CHST exam.
  • Identified knowledge gaps to develop an individual study plan to ensure exam success.
  • Obtained answers to questions surrounding core exam materials.
  • Become familiar with resources available to prepare for the exam.
  • Learned to utilize information about certification requirements and scoring procedures for test preparation.
• Attendance is required for 4 days, outlined below:
  • Monday, January 15: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 16: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 18: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, January 19: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The CHST exam prep course will prepare you for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals’ (BCSP) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) exam. It focuses on construction safety management principles and practices in preparation for the CHST certification. The course does not require a college degree and is intended to prepare individuals for the final CHST examination. Participants can expect information on CHST education and experience requirements for the final CHST exam in eight distinct areas. The CHST Exam Prep course reviews hundreds of problems and scenarios while addressing the full exam blueprint in question/answer format. Each scenario yields fully developed explanations and targets the principles and theories requirements for participants to ultimately pass the CHST certification exam.

Registration in this prep course is limited to 20 total students.

• • Safety program management and administration
  • OSHA regulations and inspections
  • Training and orientation
  • Inspections and audits
  • Job hazard analysis and pre-job planning
  • Accident investigation
  • Recordkeeping requirements
• At completion participants will:
  • Interpreted exam blueprints.
  • Determined individual readiness for the CHST exam.
  • Identified knowledge gaps to develop an individual study plan to ensure exam success.
  • Obtained answers to questions surrounding core exam materials.
  • Become familiar with resources available to prepare for the exam.
  • Learned to utilize information about certification requirements and scoring procedures for test preparation.
• Attendance is required for 4 days, outlined below:
  • Monday, January 15: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 16: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 18: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, January 19: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.