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SAFETY LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 5, 2026

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All experts, all in one place

The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) has teamed up with the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) to provide a one-day conference specifically designed for leaders with a responsibility for employee safety. Company owners, top executives, safety managers, and human resource personnel will all find value in the diverse range of topics available. This world-class collection of qualified presenters offers the best talent this area has ever seen.
 
The event takes place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Macomb Community College South Campus in the John Lewis Conference Center.

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Concurrent Sessions

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Keynote: Leader Behaviors that Deliver Improvements in Safety and Operations
Pressure to perform is everywhere—but pressure alone doesn’t create results. People do. In this high-impact session, Dr. John Austin will cut through the noise and share the leadership behaviors that actually drive safety, retention, and operational improvement—based on decades of real-world application and behavioral science. Whether you lead from the front lines or the C-suite, you’ll walk away with simple, research-backed strategies to shift behavior, shape culture, and improve outcomes across your organization. Expect stories from the field (and maybe a few flops), engaging examples from across industries, and practical tools you can apply the very next day. The takeaway? Results aren’t just possible—they’re predictable, when you lead with behavior in mind.
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
MIOSHA Essentials: Resources, Grants, and Programs for Safer Workplaces
During this session, attendees will gain valuable insights into how MIOSHA can support their organization's safety and health initiatives. Join us as we explore Consultation, Education, and Training (CET) Services, grant funding opportunities, MIOSHA Training Institute and available scholarships, the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program, and more. By attending this workshop, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of MIOSHA's services and how to leverage them to create safer, healthier work environments.
Hope in Hard Hats: The Blueprint for Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry
Construction is a high-skill, high-pressure field. It’s also an industry facing one of the highest suicide rates in the U.S., with male construction workers dying by suicide at a rate four timesthe national average. This talk is designed to break the silence, build awareness, and create a culture of safety that extends beyond physical hazards. This presentation will address suicide prevention and mental health in a way that is both industry-specific and action-oriented, equipping your employees at every level — from the job site to the boardroom — with tools to protect themselves and each other.
The Role of the Competent Person
The term "competent person" appears throughout OSHA construction standards, but what does it actually require — and when is it mandated? This workshop breaks down the regulatory definition, the specific situations that trigger competent person requirements (fall protection, excavation, scaffolding, and more), and what adequate training looks like. Attendees will gain clarity on the responsibilities that come with the designation, how it differs from a "qualified person," and practical guidance on documenting competency to stay inspection-ready.
Leading Safety Without Being ‘The Safety Cop’
Safety professionals often struggle with being viewed as the “compliance officer” or “rule enforcer.” This session explores how effective leaders move beyond policing behavior to building a culture where employees take ownership of safety. Attendees will leave with practical leadership strategies they can immediately apply to improve communication, accountability, trust, and overall safety performance.
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Building Trust Around Occupational Health and Long-Term Safety
Construction leaders routinely manage hazards that can cause immediate injuries, but many of the most significant occupational health risks develop gradually over months or years. Dusts, fumes, vapors, noise, and chemical exposures often become accepted as "part of the job," leaving workers reluctant to voice concerns or consistently use protective equipment.
The Multi-Site Safety Playbook
You can't be everywhere at once — but your safety culture needs to be. This session dives into the realities of managing safety across multiple sites, including how to set consistent standards without suffocating local adaptation, build strong relationships with site leaders remotely, and track engagement through leading indicators rather than relying solely on injury rates. Through candid lessons learned from both successes and missteps, participants will gain practical tools to strengthen safety culture organization-wide.
Risk Management and Insurance for the Safety Professional: What I Wish They Would Have Taught Me in Safety School
Safety Professionals begin their careers being inundated with terms, concepts, and responsibilities related to organizational risk management and insurance, but often have little background or education on these topics. This interactive presentation will identify key definitions, descriptions, and examples for the safety professional to use to better understand and communicate with and improve their influence with executive leadership.
You Don't Sign Their Paycheck: Getting Safety Buy-In Without Authority
It's the problem every safety lead runs into on a multi-employer jobsite. You're accountable for what happens, but the crew taking the risk works for a sub you don't control. This session gets into the messy reality of influence without authority — including the actual conversation with a foreman who's behind schedule, under pressure, and cutting corners. We'll cover how to build credibility with crews you see once a week, when to push and when to pull back, and how to get buy-in that lasts beyond your drive off the site.
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Incident Investigation Documentation: Best Practices and Legal Implications
Accurate and thorough documentation is vital during incident investigations—but what happens to those notes if OSHA knocks on the door? Safety professionals must understand not only how to record observations and findings effectively but also how their documentation may be discoverable in compliance investigations and legal proceedings. This session covers best practices for documenting incident investigations, including what information to capture, how to maintain objectivity, and how to safeguard records. Attendees will also learn about the attorney-client privilege, discovery processes, and how documentation can impact regulatory investigations and legal outcomes.
Unconventional Safety Hacks – Weird Ways to Use Equipment to Protect Health & Safety
Think outside the toolbox. This interactive workshop explores clever, off-label uses of everyday construction equipment and instruments to boost jobsite safety and health. From using a thermal imaging camera to spot hidden hot-work hazards, to rigging a plumb bob as a quick angle-check for excavation slopes, participants will discover resourceful tricks that turn common tools into powerful safety allies.
Selling Safety: How to Make Safety Personal Using the P.E.R.S.O.N.A.L. Framework
Safety is not sold through rules — it is sold through meaning, connection, and personal relevance. This engaging and practical session introduces the P.E.R.S.O.N.A.L.™ Framework, a human-centered approach that transforms safety from a compliance requirement into a personal commitment. Participants will learn how to “sell safety” by tapping into emotions, identity, storytelling, and everyday leadership behaviors that influence how people think, feel, and act.
Funding Safety Before the Fall: Making the Business Case Before the Incident
How do you get prevention funded when nothing's happened yet? This session breaks down how to build a financial case for safety investment that resonates with ownership and leadership. We'll cover EMR and its direct impact on bid competitiveness, the real cost of an incident beyond the obvious, and how to frame safety as risk reduction — not overhead. Attendees will leave with language, data points, and a framework for the conversation that actually moves budgets.

Conference Details

  • Attend up to 4 workshops throughout the day
  • Earn up recertification credits for professional designations
  • Network with industry professionals
  • Access to world-class presenters and exhibitors
  • Includes breakfast & lunch

Registration Fee

  • $250 per person
  • Register by September 25th for just $199!
  • Registration deadline is October 29th
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Continuing Education Credit

This program is valid for CEUs/recertification points. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit https://www.bcsp.org/recertification/

CEU Info

Meet Our Speakers

Jason Anglin, CSP

Safety Director
Christman Building Innovation Group

Dr. John Austin

Reaching Results

Anthony Casaletta

Senior Counsel
Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Chris Drouin

Senior Trainer
EAM Consulting Group

Mike Eckert, CSP, CSHM, CAWC

Vice President, Risk Services
Guy Hurley

Ethan Getchell

Mental Health Speaker
Hope in Hard Hats

Mark Ginter

Cooperative Programs Specialist
MIOSHA

Jason Griffin

Owner
Griffin Safety Solutions

Lawrence 'Koz' Kosmalski

Owner
Archangel Safety

Jean Ndana, CSP, CIH

Sr. Corporate EHS Director
Bull Moose Tube

Kristin Osterkamp, CIH, CSP

On-Site Safety and Health Program Manager, CET
MIOSHA

Karly St. Aubin, MS, GSP

ASSP

Dominic Vendittelli, CSP

Owner
Shepherd Safety Consulting

Exhibitors