Presentations:
Keynote Speaker: Adele Abrams, Esq.
Keynote Topic: "Substance Abuse, Workplace Safety, and Fitness for Duty"
Abstract: Substance abuse on the job has been a longstanding concern and impairment is involved in a high percentage of workplace accidents. Drug testing laws vary state to state, and legalization of cannabis creates more challenges in implementing legally effective programs that are also ADA compliant. Determining impairment is also complex but new technologies may assist employers in fitness for duty assessment. This program will address changes in federal and state laws, what constitutes a direct threat under the ADA, OSHA considerations and more.
Speaker: Brian Mayfield -
Area Director for Marvin
Topic: "Safety from the Top Down"
Safety needs to be a focus not just on the manufacturing floor at the employee level, but also at the very top in the administrative offices. Seeing and hearing leadership engaged in safety positively influences everyone within an organization. Company leaders can make the most impact by promoting safety from the top down, using their unique perspective of the entire company to see the benefits a strong safety culture will provide. Safe work environments contribute to higher employee satisfaction, increased productivity, better quality of work, and a reduction in accidents and injuries.
Speaker: Don Moseman, ND Safety Council
Topic: "Preventing Workplace Violence: Starting with Basic Site Security"
Workplace Violence is essentially tied now with falls as the second leading cause of death for all workers in all industries in the U.S. There are many actions that employers can take to lower the risk of event or mitigate the harm of such an event. However, all mitigation efforts should start with basic site security. In this presentation, we will discuss some of the proven principles from the National Institute of Crime Prevention on site security and prevention and what are some of the most cost-effective ways to make any site less vulnerable to threats and protect employees.