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

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Wildeck

Wildeck, Inc. to display industrial mezzanine at 2019 Pack Expo

July 8, 2019
Wildeck, Inc. is pleased to announce that they will display their industrial mezzanine at this year’s Pack Expo show in Las Vegas, NV. A functioning demonstration unit will be on display in booth US-8420 for show participants interested in learning about how these sturdy work platforms help growing companies obtain additional square footage.
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Russell

Russelectric, a Siemens business, to attend ASHE Annual Conference

Automatic Transfer Switch, RDEC and Siemens’ Smart Wall on display in booth 907
June 27, 2019
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, announces that it will be attending the ASHE Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition, held July 14-17 in Baltimore, Maryland. ASHE is a trusted national conference and exhibition for health care facility management and engineering professionals.
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Convention News

Fourth edition of TOS+H Expo in Turkey in May 2020

June 25, 2019
Messe Düsseldorf and its local partner Tezulaş Fuar will organize the fourth edition of TOS+H Expo, the Turkish Occupational Safety + Health Exhibition, from May 3 – 6, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. Held concurrently will be the X. International Occupational Safety and Health Congress, managed by the Turkish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services.
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Convention News

eCompliance releases NXT 2019: The Future of EHS conference agenda

June 20, 2019
eCompliance, the number one software for strengthening safety culture, launches the official agenda for its upcoming conference, NXT 2019: The Future of EHS. This year’s conference includes an exclusive customer-oriented morning, increased networking opportunities, Executive Fireside Chat, Technology Showcase, private safety culture exercise with Marine Corps personnel, EHS Excellence Gala, and awards ceremony.
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ergonomic
Safety 2019:

Fun with ergonomics

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Benita Mehta
June 11, 2019
In a quick and energetic discussion Tuesday morning, Albert Roth of BSI EHS Services & Solutions offered tips on ergonomics programs. He discussed how to simplify ergonomic safety concepts, fun training techniques and problem solving. He stressed the idea of “keeping it simple.”
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workers
Safety 2019:

Temporary workers: Best practices for safety success

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Benita Mehta
June 11, 2019
Today’s changing workforce and regulations involving temporary workers was the topic Melanie Nykamp, a senior risk management consultant, and Greg Clone, a supervisor of regional risk management. There are new and changing risks associated with the aging workforce, unskilled workers and issues such as opioid abuse and distracted driving, Nykamp said.
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Workers
Safety 2019:

What does storytelling have to do with safety training?

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Benita Mehta
June 11, 2019
Speakers Carmen Julia Castellon of US Cellular and Jorge Otalora of Hoar Construction, LLC discussed Tuesday how storytelling can benefit safety training. Storytelling is a great way to get the attention of trainees while getting important safety information across, they said. This session discussed what makes good stories and how to use them to convey lessons learned.
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psychology
Safety 2019:

What is microlearning?

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Benita Mehta
June 11, 2019
During a flash session Monday on the expo floor at Safety 2019, Don Leonard of the MARCOM Group discussed microlearning and how it can be used for training, using mobile devices, how it can improve productivity and how to involve employees in content creation. Microlearning can be described at three- to five-minute online courses that are video-based with a test and are aimed at smartphone users.
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Total Worker Health
Safety 2019:

An update on Total Worker Health

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Benita Mehta
June 10, 2019
Total Worker Health is an area of emerging importance for safety professionals in which ASSP has designated a task force. When done right, the benefits to business and to employees include lower risk, collaborative employee-employer engagements and fewer injuries, ASSP says. In short, TWH can lead to a more sustainable workforce.
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ASSP

ASSP changes name of Seminarfest to Safety Focus

June 10, 2019
One year after adopting a new organization name as part of a larger rebranding strategy, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has introduced a new name – Safety Focus – for its annual immersive, week-long education event. The announcement was made Monday by ASSP President Rixio Medina, CSP, CPP, at the Safety 2019 Professional Development Conference and Exhibition. “We are aligning all of our events to the new brand,” Medina said.
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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