Annual Safety and Health Conference
74th Annual Safety & Health Conference
September 30 - October 4, 2024 | DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport – Wichita, KS
Annual Safety and Health Conference
The Safety and Health Conference is one of the official resources from the Division of Industrial Safety and Health for emergency personnel, employers, employees, safety professionals and others to go to for training. The conference benefits all Private Industry (companies), Cities, Counties, School Districts and State Agencies. The four-day event begins with a two-day conference featuring the latest in regulations, changes in laws and upcoming rules. Additionally, the conference features highly anticipated exhibitors that display the latest in safety and health equipment and technology. The conference concludes with two-days of Professional Development Classes (PDC) in the 10-Hour OSHA Outreach Training for General Industry and Construction. Safety and Health Objectives are established for select conference sessions. Continuing Education is obtainable on a self-submittal basis.
You can also get quick updates on the conference by following the event on LinkedIn! Also, we have our own hashtag! We encouarage participants of the conference to use #SafetyandHealthKansas when sharing the event as well as when you are enjoying the event!
Contact the Conference Planning Unit
Dena Ackors, Safety and Health Conference Coordinator
Dena.Ackors@ks.gov
417 SW Jackson St
Topeka, KS 66603-3327
Attendee and Speaker Information
Program
The 74th Safety and Health Conference program is your go-to resource for everything you need to know prior to and while attending the conference!
Coming Summer of 2024
Continuing Education
All continuing education for the Safety and Health Conference is on a self-submittal system. The conference will provide objectives, a program and attendance certificate (upon request).
Coming Summer of 2024
Coming Summer of 2024
PowerPoints
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A. Ken Brook Jr (Insurance Planning Inc)_OSHA Inspections - What to Expect and How to Prepare
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A. Ken Brook Jr (Insurance Planning Inc)_Workplace Incidents that Forever Changed Safety in the Workplace
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Andy Addis (Addi Media)_Do Something Super
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Craig Kibbe (KS Dept of Administration)_Humor in the Workplace
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Daniel DeBoer (PROtect LLC)_When are Drivers Considered Contractors
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David Praiswater (Washburn University Institute of Technology)_The Nine Causes of Accidents
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Denis Baker (Leader Influence LLC)_Selling Safety - Nine Principles of Selling
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Denis Baker (Leader Influence LLC)_Coaching for Behavior Change
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Doug Rush (Principal Scopus Consultants Inc)_Exposure Assessment-How to Implement the ARECC Process into Your Workplace
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Jacob Larson & Arthur Fink (K-State Pollution Prevention Institute)_Whats in Your Waste
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Kiersten Camp (Textron Aviation)_Return to Work_Stay at Work - Why it is Good Business and How EHS Can Help
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Kim Chacon & Scott Snodgrass (Spirit AeroSystems Inc)_Spirit AeroSystems-Planning and Deploying a Sustainable Ergonomics Process
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Melody Rayl (Fisher & Phillips LLP)_Drugs in the Workplace & Changing Marijuana Laws-Working Through the Haze
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Mindy Prichard (KS Dept of Labor)_Emergency Eye Wash Stations
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Ryan Hodge & Todd Underwood (OSHA)_OSHA Updates
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Shane Etzold (KS Dept of Labor)_Public Workplace Safety
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Tasha Schmeidler (The Bradbury Co Inc)_Steppingstones to a Safety Culture
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Tim Cruz (KS Dept of Labor)_ Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Speaker Bios
Learn more about this year's speakers!
For details on purchase, pricing, and refunds of the Annual Safety and Health Conference please click on the document below.
Special Accomodations
All reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. Persons with special needs are encouraged to report them at the time of registration to Dena.Ackors@ks.gov.
Helpers to persons with special needs are not required to register and can take part in all conference activities except the seated luncheons. Helpers can purchase extra lunch tickets in advance at $25 each by contacting Dena.Ackors@ks.gov or purchase the tickets on site at the registration desk.
Exhibitor and Sponsor Appreciation
No sponsors were solicited by any employees of the State of Kansas. All sponsorships were coordinated through the efforts of private citizens on the Safety and Health Conference Committee. The appearance of sponsors on this page is not, and should not be considered, an endorsement of products or services provided by these entities.
Cross Manufacturing Inc.
Brandon Taylor
Email: brandon.taylor@crossmfg.com
Felisha Noland
Email: Felisha@elkhornvalleypacking.com
Beverly Figge
Email: Beverly.figge@evergy.com
Duane Billinger
Email: duaneb@firstresponderks.com
Tami Hadley
Email: Safety@iSienvironmental.com
Rick Leines
Email: rick.leines@novagroupgbc.com
Contact: 785-238-8550
E-mail: safety@bartonccc.edu
Anthony Davis
Email: adavis@ptmw.com
Email: shc@safetycouncilmoks.com
Email: admin@worksafept.com
Annual Corn Hole Tournament
Charity Cornhole Tournament
Proceeds will be earmarked for programs in Kansas provided by the Safety and Health council of Western Missouri and Kansas. The SHC is a non-profit education and outreach organization offering defensive driving courses, child car seat safety courses and donations of car seats to low-income families, occupational training, and professional safety consultation.
Date and Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport
2098 Airport Road
Wichita, KS 67209
Room TBD
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: September 30, 2024
Tournament Registration
Coming Summer of 2024
Future Conference Dates and Locations
75th Conference - Pending Dates
76th Conference - Pending Dates