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The Convention Companion is a comprehensive guide to the major conventions of interest to EHS professionals.

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Mobile devices, connected devices & analytics are safety industry game-changers

Mobile devices, connected devices & analytics are game-changers

Technologies improve program, performance
Ian Cohen
March 4, 2019

Americans spend over 24 hours a week online, and nearly two-thirds of Americans own at least one IoT connected device (connected car, smart TV, fitness tracker, home control system or appliance, internet-enabled voice command, smart glasses, smart watch, VR headset, or wearable).


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Wildeck

Wildeck, Inc. to display suite of pick module products at 2019 ProMat Show

March 4, 2019
Wildeck, Inc. is excited to announce that their suite of pick module products will be on display at ProMat’s 2019 conference and expo. Located in booth S1241, Wildeck’s team of pick module experts will be available to discuss the ways in which their suite of products can be customized to a company’s exact specifications, optimizing product flow through a facility.
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World of Concrete

WOC gives back

December 19, 2018
World of Concrete is passionate about its community, industry, and the hundreds of thousands of people that encompass an industry that has had a hand in the construction of the places in which you work, live, or enjoy for leisure. Here are some of the things WOC has done over the past 43 years to support the concrete and Masonry industries:
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Finding your way around WOC

December 19, 2018
From heavy-duty machinery and high-efficiency products, to skill-building workshops and management seminars, you’ll find everything related to improving your business at the world’s largest annual international commercial concrete construction and masonry event. Here’s a quick look at the layout of the various convention areas:
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Auction will benefit students in concrete management program

December 19, 2018
A live auction to benefit concrete industry students will be among the special events at WOC 2019. The Concrete Industry Management Program (CIM) helps populate the concrete industry with talented individuals with college degrees. Four universities strategically placed across the country offer four-year degrees in CIM.
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World of Concrete

Product demos at WOC to help you on the job

December 19, 2018
From concrete crushers to tough trucks, demonstrations taking place at WOC will give concrete industry professionals the opportunity to see innovative products at use in real-work situations. Among the exhibitors: MB Crusher America, Inc.; OZTEC Industries and Ford Commercial Vehicles.
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Educational opportunities galore at WOC

December 18, 2018
Changes in technology and infrastructure have opened up new pathways for opportunities. The 2019 World of Concrete Education Program offers 187 sessions providing training and certification, safety, leadership and construction fundamentals and more—all vital to your growth and profitability.
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World of Concrete International Pavilions

December 18, 2018
World of Concrete will have pavilions at two upcoming shows in Canada. The World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion will be at the Buildings Show, November 28-30, 2018 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. The Buildings Show provides an unforgettable experience as Canada’s largest event for products, services, educational programming and professional networking for the Design, Architecture, Construction, Renovation and Real Estate sectors.
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A+A 2015

A+A 2019: The course is set for the world’s biggest trade forum for corporate health and safety

Interview with Wolfram N. Diener, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
December 11, 2018
Wolfram Diener (54) started his job as operational manager of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH on 1 October 2018. Being responsible for A+A, he handles the world’s biggest trade forum for personal protection, operational safety and health at work. A+A was first launched in 1954 and helps to increase worldwide attention to the issues of occupational health and safety and corporate health management.
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IMAGE GALLERIES

ASSE’s Safety 2016 Review

ASSE’s Safety 2016 Review

A gallery of photos from the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, where the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) held its annual professional development conference and expo June 26 - June 29. All photos courtesy of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Date: August 2, 2016

David Zweig

ASSE Safety 2015 Review

A gallery of photos from the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, where the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) held its annual professional development conference, June 7-10. All photos courtesy of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Date: June 30, 2015

National Safety Congress & Expo

Scenes from the World of Safety

Sights, signs & symbols from the National Safety Congress & Expo held in San Diego, CA, September 15-18

Date: October 2, 2014

Keynote speaker Sidney Dekker

ASSE Safety 2014 Review

A gallery of photos from the sprawling Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, where ASSE’s annual professional development conference was held June 8-11. All photos courtesy of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Date: July 30, 2014