Arrival & Registration

45min

Master of Ceremonies

Jill James, Chief Safety Officer, HSI

5min

Jill James

Jill James is Chief Safety Officer at HSI. Jill’s 28-year health and safety career includes 12 years as Senior Safety Investigator with OSHA, [...]

Opening Keynote Presentation – The Voice of Health and Safety in North America

Tyron McGurgan, Chief Executive Officer, Focus Network

In this presentation, we will delve into the latest trends and challenges that health and safety executives are currently facing in the United States, based on extensive local research and data collation.

As the field of health and safety continues to evolve, executives need to stay updated on the emerging trends and navigate the associated challenges effectively.

We will explore key areas that are significantly impacting health and safety practices, providing valuable insights to help executives adapt and lead their organizations to success.

20min

Tyron McGurgan

Tyron McGurgan is an accomplished entrepreneur, media specialist, and events professional with over 17 years of experience in the industry. He is [...]

Keynote Presentation – Safe to Start vs Stop Work when Dangerous

Elle Osborne, Global HSE Director Inspector, Baker Hughes

Could we do better than Stop Work?

As we have learned more about human performance, we began to understand that it's imperative we create the right work environments for success. Rather than just encouraging people to Stop Work when things get dangerous…

Let us arm them with what needs to be in place to Start Work Safely.

25min

Elle Osborne

Elle Osborne is a Global Health Safety and Environmental Director who partners with the Executive Leadership Team of the Process and Pipeline [...]

Keynote Panel Discussion – Workforce Dignity: the key to a strong, resilient workforce

Panellists:

Joshua Jones, Senior Director, Environmental Health Safety & Quality, Yusen Logistics

Randy Waskul, Global Director HSE, Birla Carbon

Kelly Dunn, Director of Safety, TranSystems

Jill James, Chief Safety Officer, HSI

In the past five years, Jill James has interviewed over 100 EHS professionals from around the world about their work, their successes, their challenges and what keeps them going.

The common thread in every conversation is how EHS professionals who recognize the dignity of human work transformed their workforce.

This panel discussion is not about the EHS hierarchy of controls, rather it’s a discussion of what is missing, what we weren’t formally taught: how to recognize the worthiness of work, one person, one department, one location at a time. Our panelists and facilitator will share best practices, lessons learned, and tips you can deploy immediately.

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

― Maya Angelou

25min

Joshua Jones

Jill James is Chief Safety Officer at HSI. Jill’s 28-year health and safety career includes 12 years as Senior Safety Investigator with OSHA, [...]

Randy Waskul

I am currently Global Director of Health, Safety and Environment for Birla Carbon. I have glob al oversight of the Global Health, Safety and [...]

Kelly Dunn

Experienced leader and project manager with experience in safety, emergency management, and the environmental field. Demonstrated history of [...]

Jill James

Jill James is Chief Safety Officer at HSI. Jill’s 28-year health and safety career includes 12 years as Senior Safety Investigator with OSHA, [...]

Keynote Presentation – Curiosity and Storytelling to Enhance Health and Safety

Eric Knight, Global Head of EHS & Sustainability, Ultragenyx

Companies are perfectly tuned at obtaining current results. These results will continue until something changes.

We will discuss curiosity as a driver for change, promotion of this keystone habit through implementation and storytelling, and the resulting improvement to health and safety performance.

25min

Eric Knight

I'm passionate about keeping people safe and healthy with a positive impact to our environment. My current role is Global Head of EHS & [...]

Networking Break

20min

Keynote Presentation – Total Worker Occupational Health & Safety Management

Doug Martin, Snr VP Subscriber Services, Benchmark Gensuite

Discover seamless integration of Injury & Illness Case Management with a digital Case Management tool that simplifies medical data collection and provides comprehensive clinic management. In today's fast-paced world, where time is of the essence, the ability to access real-time information is crucial. Our digital Case Management tool bridges the gap between Safety and Medical teams, enabling instant and efficient communication.

Doug Martin, SVP Subscriber Services at Benchmark Gensuite, will present a holistic approach to Health & Safety incident investigation. Instead of viewing cases or incidents in isolation, an integrated digital solution offers a bird's-eye view of the entire process. This panoramic perspective enables users to identify patterns, uncover root causes, and make informed decisions to prevent future occurrences.

As an industry leader for over 20 years, Benchmark Gensuite understands the intricacies of Injury & Illness Case Management and digital technology, allowing us to tailor a solution that meets business-specific needs.

30min

Doug Martin

Doug Martin is a highly accomplished Senior Vice President of Subscriber Services with over 20 years of experience as an Environmental, Health, [...]

Speaker Session – Strengthening Compliance: Aligning OHS Management Systems for Health and Safety Directors

Blake Johnson, EHS Director, Airbus

This presentation focuses on the critical aspect of compliance within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management systems for Health and Safety Directors. With ever-evolving regulations and increasing emphasis on workplace safety, it is imperative for organizations to ensure their OHS management systems are aligned with compliance requirements.

This session will delve into the key elements of compliance and provide insights on how Health and Safety Directors can effectively align their OHS management systems to meet regulatory standards, mitigate risks, and foster a safe work environment.

Key points covered in the presentation:

1. Understanding Compliance in OHS Management Systems:
2. Elements of Effective Compliance:
3. Aligning OHS Management Systems with Compliance:
4. Mitigating Risks through Compliance:
5. Continuous Improvement and Monitoring:

30min

Blake Johnson

Blake Johnson is the EHS Director at the Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site with over a decade of experience across consulting, chemical, poultry, [...]

Speaker Session – Navigating Beyond the Status Quo: Reframing the Approach to Contractor Safety Management

Scott DeBow, Principal HS/E: NORAM - LATAM – APAC, Avetta

Today's business landscape continues to demonstrate the need for companies to extend their labor strategy through an extended network of contractors, subcontractors and temporary labor within their supply chain. While leveraging the specialties and benefits of those within the contract management community, it is as important as ever for today's Health & Safety Leaders to understand the myriad of risk multipliers within their work systems. This requires clear line of sight that includes due diligence in important areas such as compliance and reducing business risk, but just as importantly requires we seek assurance and presence of controls we know are necessary to accomplish safe work, prevent serious injury and fatality and contribute to organizational learning.

How can a better framework in contractor safety management better serve today's Health & Safety Leaders for preparing their organizations to better anticipate error, manage complexity and leverage the cycle of continual improvement within today's pressurized, dynamic work environments?

Join us for this engaging discussion where we will explore:

1. 1. The current-state challenges in contractor safety management
   1. a. Introduction of 'Old View' and 'New View' Concepts
   2. b. Moving from Programmatic to Risk-Based Systems
2. 2. The Importance of "Line of Sight" into our Supply Chains
   1. a. Systems Approach: Work Planning to Management of Change
   2. b. Impact to Organizational Learning
3. 3. Strategy for Today's Market
   1. a. From ESG to Cyber-Risk
   2. b. Intervention Strategy: Serious Injury/Fatality Prevention

30min

Scott DeBow

CSP, ARM serves as Principal of Health/Safety & Environmental for Avetta – the leading provider of supply chain risk management software. [...]

Speaker Session – How does Health & Safety get the most out of Artificial Intelligence

Jeffrey Fraser, Business Specialist, Contact Harald

In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, a standout advancement is the amalgamation of voice-activated Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Health & Safety practices. Across numerous industries, AI has carved a niche, but when paired with voice interfaces, its transformative power in the realm of Health and Safety becomes particularly evident. These innovative systems, hailed for their speed, inclusiveness, and unmatched convenience, play a key role in safeguarding workers, mitigating operational risks, and elevating overall efficiency.

The real-world implications of voice-activated AI in Health & Safety are best understood through practical examples. Through a series of compelling case studies, this talk will illuminate the tangible benefits and challenges of integrating this technology into diverse workplace environments. Attendees will gain insights into how voice commands can open access to safety information, streamline risk reporting, and offer real-time, actionable feedback. These case studies not only offer a lens into the current landscape but also serve as a compass, pointing towards potential future innovations and enhancements in the field.

30min

Jeffrey Fraser

  Jeffrey B. Fraser is a digital media and telecom executive with over 25 years of international Product, SaaS Sales and Service management [...]

Keynote Panel Discussion – Building a Safer Work Environment: Fostering a Strong Safety Culture through Effective Training Programs and Employee Engagement

Panellists

Dustin Smith, Director of Safety, Risk and Procurment, Hydromax USA

Craig Jensen, Director of Safety & Damage Prevention, Metronet

Ed Dennis, Director of Safety, Thayer Wireless Solutions

Moderator:

Tyron McGurgan, CEO, Focus Network

1. Understanding the Foundations of Safety Culture
2. The Impact of Training on Safety Culture
3. Empowering Employees as Safety Advocates
4. Overcoming Challenges in Implementing Safety Training
5. Leveraging Technology for Training and Engagement
6. Measuring the Impact of Safety Culture

30min

Dustin Smith

  Self-motivated, detail orientated leader with several years of experience in the Training, Management and Chemical industry, Renewable [...]

Craig Jensen

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Ed Dennis

Experienced Trainer with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications tower and services industry. Skilled in Negotiation, [...]

Tyron McGurgan

Tyron McGurgan is an accomplished entrepreneur, media specialist, and events professional with over 17 years of experience in the industry. He is [...]

Networking Lunch

50min

Speaker Session – A Global Wellbeing Approach

Catherine West, Sr. Global Director Safety & Health, Jacobs

Jacobs launched it’s Positive Mental Health Champion program in 2017 with the intentions of providing real-time mental health support to employees in the space they were in. 

These Champions serve as sign-post to more in-dept resources available for support as well as offered a friendly shoulder to lean on as a part of the holistic BeyondZero Culture of Caring. 

That initial spark to support employees laid the foundation to launch it’s holistic Wellbeing Strategy, inclusive of programs to support employees Emotionally, Physically, Socially and Financially. 

What you will hear during this presentation is the Why Wellbeing matters, how Jacobs addresses needs across the spectrum of Wellbeing, the intersection of Wellbeing with HR, Inclusion & Diversity, Safety and ESG, closing it out with items for our Roadmap to continue to invest in services to support our employees and their families.  

30min

Catherine West

Catherine is the Sr. Global Director Safety & Health for Jacobs Engineering. Her role is to be a strategic partner for HSE stakeholders in the [...]

Speaker Session – Safety Leadership: Inspiring Safety from the Top Down

Jason Kunz, Culture Activation Lead, 3M

Examining the critical role of leaders in shaping a safety culture, and discussing effective leadership strategies to promote safety as a core value.

30min

Jason Kunz

Bio coming [...]

Power Skills: Do OHS and Operational Leaders Have the Skills to Influence Intergenerational Teams and Shape the Future of High-Risk Work?

Jen Jackson, Chief Visionary Officer, Everday Massive

How does OHS continue to assert its relevance in an operational environment where multiple generations work side-by-side? How do teams and Operational Leaders support an aging workforce, relate to younger teams, address psychosocial risks and foster psychological safety? OHS teams are adding a suite of ‘power skills’ to their toolkit to ensure they have the knowledge and the know-how to influence and motivate teams and support psychological safety across multigenerational workforces.

In this highly engaging presentation, Everyday Massive will:

• explain what power skills are and why they’re important in work and life
• discuss the skills that underpin the ability to foster psychological safety
• share what the most sought after power skills are for WHS teams and Operational Leaders and take delegates through a live showcase of power skills programs that are being delivered in high risk industries around the world.

30min

Jen Jackson

Jen Jackson is the founder and CVO of AFR Fast 100 company Everyday Massive — an award-winning human experience company dedicated to improving [...]

Keynote Presentation – The Management of Risk, Land, Sea and Air

Nigel Packham, Associate Director, Safety and Mission Assurance, NASA Johnson Space Centre

Is it Safe? This seems to be a reasonable question to ask when trying to assess whether or not to undertake a particular action or endeavor. Indeed, in the realm of Human Space Flight, this is a commonly asked question. However, when you contemplate strapping your best friends into a capsule atop a launch vehicle capable of producing 7 million pounds of thrust for 8 minutes, you rapidly find out that asking that question is nonsensical.

Human spaceflight is inherently risky, and certainly not “safe”. The better standard that is used by NASA and other high risk organizations is to ask the question, “Is it Safe Enough”. There will always be risk in such endeavors. The challenge is to identify and manage that risk so that the remaining, or residual risk is acceptable.

Ideally, the level of risk can be expressed in quantifiable terms of the likelihood of the event happening. We are all familiar with the risk of being struck by lightning being over one in a million (or 1:1,000,000). In human spaceflight, typical residual risks of losing the crew (LOC) are in the 1:200-1:250 range. But can you guess what the real risk of the very first Shuttle flight, STS-1, was back in 1981? I say real, because the LOC risk back in 1981 was estimated to be somewhere between 1:1,000 and 1:10,000.

This presentation will discuss the management of risk in several non-aerospace fields and compare the various methodologies to that used in Human Spaceflight.

30min

Nigel Packham

Experienced Safety Director with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Safety Management [...]

Roundtable Session – Navigating the Hazards: How to Avoid Common OHS Digital Transformation Pitfalls

Dr. Manuel Seidel, Founder and CEO, ecoPortal

Craig Bleakley, Safety & Risk Consultant, ecoPortal

Technology projects fail at a rate of 69% and OHS software is no exception! Join Dr. Manuel Seidel, Founder & CEO at ecoPortal and Craig Bleakley, Safety and Risk Consultant at ecoPortal, in this interactive session on how to avoid common software implementation pitfalls to realize a successful OHS digital transformation.

We’ll ask the tough questions and, through the sharing of real-life stories from ecoPortal’s core verticals including retail, transport and logistics, facilitate a session that will leave you with practical steps you can take to:

• Place your OHS system at the heart of you safety program;
• Ensure all your stakeholders’ needs are catered for;
• Manage change in order to achieve user acceptance;
• Drive adoption and foster a positive safety culture.

40min

Dr. Manuel Seidel

Manuel is passionate about transforming traditional 'box tick' health & safety, sustainability and risk management systems into modern engagement [...]

Craig Bleakley

Craig Bleakley, ecoPortal’s Safety & Risk Consultant, is an accredited H&S professional and award-winning health and safety trainer and [...]

Roundtable Session – Making HOP Work for You

Rob Fisher, Founder, Fisher Improvement

Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) is more than just a set of concepts and principles. Doing HOP right requires the integration of the concepts into the day-to-day work to produce sustainable results.

This interactive session will be about the HOWs of an effective HOP deployment and integration based on over 300 successful deployments.

40min

Rob Fisher

Rob is a pioneer in Human and Organisational Performance and all aspects of performance improvement including incorporating the understanding of [...]

Roundtable Session – Transform traditional safety training into engaging learning experiences that build performance-driven safety cultures.

Timothy Evans, CEO, Everyday Massive

In an ever-evolving landscape of health and safety, the pursuit of effective training methods remains paramount. As OHS professionals our workforce demand memorable training often across a diverse, geographically spread workforce.

Whether it’s time to upskill, reskill, learn a policy, understand a process, address a risk, or meet compliance goals, how can we take a human-centered approach to bridge the gap between knowledge acquisition and lasting, impactful change.

Join us to unpack and discover how you can take a different approach to safety training through action-oriented learning experiences which put people first.

At this roundtable, Everyday Massive will:

40min

Timothy Evans

As CEO at Everyday Massive, Tim collaborates with leaders and teams across the globe to humanize safety and deliver safety, engagement and [...]

Free Time

1h 45min

Networking Drinks

30min

Networking Dinner

2h 30min