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Opening Keynote: Understanding OSHA: What Every Employer Needs to Know

Presented by Brett Fortin, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA – Springfield Area Office

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

With Brett’s insider perspective, you’ll leave with the knowledge and tools to better protect your employees, reduce risk, and navigate OSHA with confidence.

Workplace Safety Incident Investigation Workshop – Mark Adams, EANE

When it comes to safety incidents, the need to do both thorough yet timely investigations is critical. Learn how to conduct workplace safety incident investigations that uncover root causes—not just surface-level issues. Join Mark Adams, Director of Compliance with EANE as he conducts this 45-minute session to equip attendees with practical investigatory and documentation techniques that align with OSHA expectations. Walk away with a clear, step-by-step approach to protect your workforce and reduce future risk.

Stump the Safety Pros – Paul Critchley, New England Lean Consulting & Dan Williams, Certified Safety

It’s time to ask all those questions you’ve been dying to have answered. Test the knowledge of our Safety experts and get the information you’ve been looking for. No questions are off the table!

Station 1Workplace Violence PreventionJohn Nettis, PASS
Station 2Seconds Save Lives: Hands-Only CPR & AED EssentialsTim Carroll, GMEC-EMT
Station 3The Lean Safety MazeSandi Mauro, EANE & Paul Critchley, New England Lean Consulting
Station 4Office Ergonomics and Stretches to Avoid InjuriesRalph Thresher, Alera Group & Chris Clark, Cove Risk Services

Download the full agenda here.

Safety is Better Together.

The NorthEast Safety Conference aims to bring knowledge to the importance of workplace safety, and is something that applies to all industries, roles, organizations, etc. The role of keeping our workplace safe falls on many people within an organization, and we hope to make it easier to share the knowledge!

  • Groups who register 3 or more attendees get a 10% discount on tickets

To get your discount, contact Shaynah Jerman [email protected]

Registration Fees 2026

Not a member? Join EANE to take advantage of registration discounts and countless other member benefits.

 MemberFuture Member
Early Bird Registration (ends May 15)$250 per person$325 per person
Standard Registration$300 per person$375 per person

For questions, please contact Shaynah or call our office at 877.662.6444.