Introducing EANE’s First-Ever Safety Conference
October 23, 2025 | Springfield Marriott | Springfield, MA
Join EANE for a full-day, in-person event designed for professionals who are serious about workplace safety. From compliance updates to creating a strong safety culture, this conference brings together experts, resources, and your peers to share best practices and explore emerging issues in safety and risk management.
Whether you’re in HR, operations, or a dedicated safety role, you’ll gain new insights and actionable tools to elevate your safety program and protect your most valuable asset—your people.
Opening Keynote – “Back to the Basics: Teaching the Skill of Working Safely”
As a consultant for the NSC, one of the most common questions I hear from clients is, “How can we get our employees to work more safely?” Well, while we don’t blame workers for making errors and we know we cannot eliminate human error, we absolutely can and should work to reduce it wherever we can. When asked what “working safely” means, most will say something like “Wearing your PPE and following the safety rules“. Well, that is only the starting line for developing the true skill of working safely! If we expect our people to work safely, it’s only fair that we teach them HOW! That is what this presentation is about. Along the way, we’ll have some fun, and demonstrate an approach to presenting safety concepts in a way that “locks them in” to your employees’ memories so they are not easily forgotten.
Closing Keynote – “Crisis to Confidence: Responding Right When Safety Is on the Line”
With more than 30 years of hands-on safety leadership, Dan has worked
with organizations like Coca-Cola, Pepperidge Farms, the U.S. Military, Yale/New Haven Hospital,
and the University of Massachusetts. Known for his ability to connect with
audiences at all levels, Dan brings real-world experience and practical strategies you can use immediately.
In this engaging and practical session, Dan will walk you through:
• How to respond to safety-related incidents without panic
• The critical role of clear communication
• Smart follow-up steps that strengthen safety culture
• Tools to build the confidence to handle any situation—big or small
You’ll leave with a straightforward playbook for responding to
the unexpected—and the skills to turn moments of crisis into opportunities for growth.
Session Speakers:
The Rise of Mental Health in the Workplace – Kevin Joly, EANE
Workplace wellness has many dimensions, and employers play a critical role in shaping them every day. While organizations often focus heavily on physical safety and health, many feel less prepared to address mental health challenges. These issues have wide reaching impacts on the workplace including safety outcomes, turnover, absenteeism, morale, and overall workforce performance. This session will highlight practical ways to reduce stigma, build awareness, and foster a supportive safety culture where mental health is recognized as an essential part of overall wellbeing.
Understanding OSHA: What Every Employer Needs to Know – Brett Fortin, OSHA
Get a clear, practical understanding of OSHA directly from the source. In this session, Brett Fortin will walk employers through:
- An overview of OSHA and its mission
- What to expect during an OSHA inspection
- Cooperative OSHA programs that support safer workplaces
- OSHA Consultation Services, offering free safety and health audits for employers
- Free compliance assistance resources available to businesses of all sizes
Build Your Own Safety Toolkit at the EANE Safety Conference!
Join us for a hands-on experience where every session, speaker, and vendor adds a new resource to your personalized Safety Toolkit. Simply scan QR codes throughout the day to collect checklists, guides, templates, and best practices you can bring back to your workplace. Walk away with practical, ready-to-use tools to strengthen your safety program and culture, customized by you.
Who Should Attend:
- Safety Officers
- HR Professionals
- Operations Leaders
- Facilities Managers
- Anyone responsible for workplace safety initiatives
Presented by EANE
With a long-standing commitment to workplace excellence, EANE brings trusted HR and business resources to organizations across the Northeast. Join us for our newest signature event focused on creating safer, stronger workplaces.
Need a Hotel Room?
EANE has secured a discounted rate at the Marriott exclusively for Safety Conference attendees. Want to take advantage of this rate? Please email Fran LaCivita at the Marriott to book with her directly.
Registration Pricing
Not a member? Join EANE to take advantage of registration discounts and countless other member benefits.
| Member | Future Member | |
| Early Bird Registration (ends Oct 3) | $236 per person | $295 per person |
| Standard Registration | $280 per person | $350 per person |