Professional Development Seminars
Join us for this interactive full-day session by people who have successfully deployed and integrated the HOP concepts, methods, processes, and tools in over 400 organizations globally. It is not just knowing what to do, you need to know how to do it right. Learn techniques and methods you can ...
One of the key attributes of any high functioning organization is its dedication to learning; every day, from events and normal work, and at every level of the organization. In this seminar, using lecture, small group activities, case studies and open discussion, we will dive into different ...
A practical review of HOP Principles and integration into your organization's operating rhythm. Real-world experience, strategies and tactics demonstrated. Workshop will include creating a plan and key items.
Why can't we eliminate errors? Why can't employees just follow procedures? How do the safest and most reliable teams in the world build reliability, safety and trust at the same time? How can we actually apply the best ideas from: Human & Organizational Performance (HOP), High Reliability ...
A misdirected incident investigation doesn’t correct safety problems – it merely allows them to hide. This increases the likelihood of repetitive incidents, human hardship and financial loss. In this seminar, we’ll explore a systematic approach to incident investigation that properly ...
Safety professionals love to fix and solve problems, often with a hands-on approach – but what if that’s the worst choice you could make? Enabling the dependency of your shareholders, workforce and C-suite only makes you work harder and keeps you behind obstacles instead of leading the way. ...
The National Safety Council Job Safety Analysis course offers a proven process for controlling operating hazards and costs. You’ll learn how to develop and manage a JSA program and gain a better understanding of your role in making it effective. Through discussions, demonstrations and ...
Are you thinking about getting certified? Do you want to pass your professional certification exams? Do you want to minimize test anxiety? No matter which exam or certification you’re considering, there are universal tips and tricks that apply to all. Come sit with the master of certs, Dr. Dan ...
Learning Labs
What if the safety numbers you trust are leading to costly risks? BP’s celebrated “Zero Injuries” record was shattered when its safest oil rig exploded, killing 11 workers. This BP Horizon Event, now studied extensively, revealed that although numbers don’t lie, they can obscure critical ...
Join NSC Director of Government Relations for an update on legislative and regulatory changes expected in Occupational Health & Safety with the new adminstration.
In this session, local OSHA representatives will share timely information on the agency’s local priorities and key initiatives for fiscal year 2025. You’ll gain insight into recent and planned activities related to all of the agency’s program areas, including enforcement, standard ...
Are you responsible for influencing management decisions? Do you struggle to get your employees to follow procedures? Influencing without authority is an essential soft skill that every safety professional needs. In this session, you’ll learn fundamental selling techniques that allow ...
In 2023, nearly 5,300 workers were killed on the job – and another 3.2 million injuries or illnesses were reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Join Ken Kolosh, manager of statistics at the National Safety Council, as he explores the latest occupational injury and fatality trends using ...
HOP Summit
Join us for our opening presentation. HOP: Small Moments with Big Impact We will share actual stories of applying HOP principles and practices in organizations where they don’t know what that is…and they don’t want to learn any new vocabulary. We’ll share our experiences so you can find, ...
Please join Cristen Speedy, corporate manager of human and organizational performance for Carpenter Technology Corporation, for a conversation on how the “4 D’s” of employee engagement can change your workforce’s decision-making process and encourage individuals to speak up for ...
The recent and growing interest in building resilient systems and the perpetual desire for safe operations have led to a confusing state of affairs. We often discuss what we think of as separate concepts are in fact different facets of the same phenomenon. Drawing upon interdisciplinary case ...
After Action Reviews (AARs) help save lives, build trust, and share priceless, unwritten expertise. And they can increase team effectiveness by up to 25%. Safety-focused teams in the military, emergency fire & rescue services, and other high-hazard industries have used these ...
You've read the books, you agree with the principles, and you're working on learning, but this HOP thing isn't that easy to do. You're not alone! Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) is more than a way of thinking, and sometimes, even the simplest shifts can be squashed by "the way we've ...
As organizations adopt HOP and it becomes more ingrained in our organizational cultures, we inevitably must decide how to sustain momentum once HOP is no longer “the new thing”. This presentation will address those actions and systems to sustain the HOP mindset shift and make it an enduring, ...
What is Psychological Safety and why is it so important to all of our desired business outcomes to include safety? This presentation helps highlight why its critical, how it is achieved and who is critical to establishing it.
In our ongoing effort to measure safety performance by focusing on the presence of safeguards rather than the absence of injuries, we have developed a digital Assurance and Verification Process known as WORKSIGHT. A key component of WORKSIGHT is our video after-action review process, ...
Sharing some highlights and key milestones on our HOP journey (so far) and what we are looking forward to in the coming years. We will talk specifically about some of the business integration aspects (e.g. lean manufacturing framework, learning management system, etc).
Join Delta Airlines personnel for a look into their no blame program – ASAP. This session will go through the origin of the program, what it looks like in action, and some of the successes the safety program has seen thanks to this approach.
If you don't understand the history of a path you are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past. Rob has been on the journey of using Human and Organizational Performance as an enabler for Operational Excellence for over 30 years. Learn what has worked and what hasn't, and more importantly why.
Spring Technical Sessions
Found within the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA’s General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from “recognized hazards.” But what exactly does that mean, and how must an employer plan to eliminate hazards which have yet to be codified by the Department ...
The goal of safety is eliminating workplace fatalities. To achieve this, we must prevent and predict risks. Yet, despite extensive efforts, success remains elusive. Although we can identify the risks and understand how they occur – such as high-energy work – we cannot reliably predict when ...
Ethics can be identified as the standards of conduct and moral values governing actions and decisions in the work environment. It is only through truth and the promotion of ethical practices that one can minimize harm and maximize benefits to all stakeholders. In this session, we’ll debate ...
No organization wants to experience an safety incident. However, when one happens, it presents an opportunity to build a more resilient organization. This session will provide you with a toolkit of actionable items that will help you better learn from the incident. In today’s litigious ...
While trying to change out a breaker in an electrical panel, Ronald Goodrich was severely injured when the panel exploded. He was burned on over 40% of his body – and almost lost his life. Ronald will give a detailed account of the effect this incident had not only on him, but also on his family and ...
Transform boring, routine safety meetings into engaging experiences that drive real results! This session equips you with tools to make safety gatherings that people want to attend – and take action afterward. Learn how to craft intentional meetings with clear purposes, blending ...
In today’s workplace, cultivating a safety culture that resonates with employees emotionally and intellectually is essential for fostering a resilient and proactive environment. In this session, we’ll explore critical elements and strategies for building a safety culture that ...
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death at work. Nonfatal crashes are also a leading cause of injury at work – and often result in expensive workers’ compensation claims, increased vehicle insurance premiums and lost productivity. If you have employees who drive in the course of ...
As every day passes, we have more and more options to incorporate artificial intelligence into the safety world. Using AI in safety training has certain benefits, but it also has pitfalls that every safety professional should know about. Come to this exciting session to learn more about how AI ...
Edward Deming popularized the idea of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle in the 1950s as a way to achieve continuous improvement in quality. It has since been incorporated into all kinds of management systems – including safety management systems. However, many safety professionals find it ...
All Sessions
One of the key attributes of any high functioning organization is its dedication to learning; every day, from events and normal work, and at every level of the organization. In this seminar, using lecture, small group activities, case studies and open discussion, we will dive into different ...
Join us for this interactive full-day session by people who have successfully deployed and integrated the HOP concepts, methods, processes, and tools in over 400 organizations globally. It is not just knowing what to do, you need to know how to do it right. Learn techniques and methods you can ...
A practical review of HOP Principles and integration into your organization's operating rhythm. Real-world experience, strategies and tactics demonstrated. Workshop will include creating a plan and key items.
Why can't we eliminate errors? Why can't employees just follow procedures? How do the safest and most reliable teams in the world build reliability, safety and trust at the same time? How can we actually apply the best ideas from: Human & Organizational Performance (HOP), High Reliability ...
Are you thinking about getting certified? Do you want to pass your professional certification exams? Do you want to minimize test anxiety? No matter which exam or certification you’re considering, there are universal tips and tricks that apply to all. Come sit with the master of certs, Dr. Dan ...
Safety professionals love to fix and solve problems, often with a hands-on approach – but what if that’s the worst choice you could make? Enabling the dependency of your shareholders, workforce and C-suite only makes you work harder and keeps you behind obstacles instead of leading the way. ...
A misdirected incident investigation doesn’t correct safety problems – it merely allows them to hide. This increases the likelihood of repetitive incidents, human hardship and financial loss. In this seminar, we’ll explore a systematic approach to incident investigation that properly ...
The National Safety Council Job Safety Analysis course offers a proven process for controlling operating hazards and costs. You’ll learn how to develop and manage a JSA program and gain a better understanding of your role in making it effective. Through discussions, demonstrations and ...
Safety excellence comes from creating and upholding a vibrant safety culture. This workshop offers practical tools to better manage risk, achieve safety excellence and grow your organization’s bottom line by focusing on safety culture. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how to ...
Join us for our opening presentation. HOP: Small Moments with Big Impact We will share actual stories of applying HOP principles and practices in organizations where they don’t know what that is…and they don’t want to learn any new vocabulary. We’ll share our experiences so you can find, ...
Please join Cristen Speedy, corporate manager of human and organizational performance for Carpenter Technology Corporation, for a conversation on how the “4 D’s” of employee engagement can change your workforce’s decision-making process and encourage individuals to speak up for ...
The recent and growing interest in building resilient systems and the perpetual desire for safe operations have led to a confusing state of affairs. We often discuss what we think of as separate concepts are in fact different facets of the same phenomenon. Drawing upon interdisciplinary case ...
After Action Reviews (AARs) help save lives, build trust, and share priceless, unwritten expertise. And they can increase team effectiveness by up to 25%. Safety-focused teams in the military, emergency fire & rescue services, and other high-hazard industries have used these ...
You've read the books, you agree with the principles, and you're working on learning, but this HOP thing isn't that easy to do. You're not alone! Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) is more than a way of thinking, and sometimes, even the simplest shifts can be squashed by "the way we've ...
In our ongoing effort to measure safety performance by focusing on the presence of safeguards rather than the absence of injuries, we have developed a digital Assurance and Verification Process known as WORKSIGHT. A key component of WORKSIGHT is our video after-action review process, ...
What is Psychological Safety and why is it so important to all of our desired business outcomes to include safety? This presentation helps highlight why its critical, how it is achieved and who is critical to establishing it.
As organizations adopt HOP and it becomes more ingrained in our organizational cultures, we inevitably must decide how to sustain momentum once HOP is no longer “the new thing”. This presentation will address those actions and systems to sustain the HOP mindset shift and make it an enduring, ...
Sharing some highlights and key milestones on our HOP journey (so far) and what we are looking forward to in the coming years. We will talk specifically about some of the business integration aspects (e.g. lean manufacturing framework, learning management system, etc).
According to Duke University researchers, habits account for at least 40% of behaviors. Understanding how to build new habits (and refine your current ones) is essential for making progress in your health, relationships, levels of fulfillment and life in general. As an emerging, ...
No organization wants to experience an safety incident. However, when one happens, it presents an opportunity to build a more resilient organization. This session will provide you with a toolkit of actionable items that will help you better learn from the incident. In today’s litigious ...
Ethics can be identified as the standards of conduct and moral values governing actions and decisions in the work environment. It is only through truth and the promotion of ethical practices that one can minimize harm and maximize benefits to all stakeholders. In this session, we’ll debate ...
Transform boring, routine safety meetings into engaging experiences that drive real results! This session equips you with tools to make safety gatherings that people want to attend – and take action afterward. Learn how to craft intentional meetings with clear purposes, blending ...
The goal of safety is eliminating workplace fatalities. To achieve this, we must prevent and predict risks. Yet, despite extensive efforts, success remains elusive. Although we can identify the risks and understand how they occur – such as high-energy work – we cannot reliably predict when ...
Join Delta Airlines personnel for a look into their no blame program – ASAP. This session will go through the origin of the program, what it looks like in action, and some of the successes the safety program has seen thanks to this approach.
Found within the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA’s General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from “recognized hazards.” But what exactly does that mean, and how must an employer plan to eliminate hazards which have yet to be codified by the Department ...
While trying to change out a breaker in an electrical panel, Ronald Goodrich was severely injured when the panel exploded. He was burned on over 40% of his body – and almost lost his life. Ronald will give a detailed account of the effect this incident had not only on him, but also on his family and ...
In today’s workplace, cultivating a safety culture that resonates with employees emotionally and intellectually is essential for fostering a resilient and proactive environment. In this session, we’ll explore critical elements and strategies for building a safety culture that ...
What if the safety numbers you trust are leading to costly risks? BP’s celebrated “Zero Injuries” record was shattered when its safest oil rig exploded, killing 11 workers. This BP Horizon Event, now studied extensively, revealed that although numbers don’t lie, they can obscure critical ...
Edward Deming popularized the idea of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle in the 1950s as a way to achieve continuous improvement in quality. It has since been incorporated into all kinds of management systems – including safety management systems. However, many safety professionals find it ...
As every day passes, we have more and more options to incorporate artificial intelligence into the safety world. Using AI in safety training has certain benefits, but it also has pitfalls that every safety professional should know about. Come to this exciting session to learn more about how AI ...
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death at work. Nonfatal crashes are also a leading cause of injury at work – and often result in expensive workers’ compensation claims, increased vehicle insurance premiums and lost productivity. If you have employees who drive in the course of ...
Join NSC Director of Government Relations for an update on legislative and regulatory changes expected in Occupational Health & Safety with the new adminstration.
In this session, we’ll explore OSHA’s workplace violence prevention guidelines and the critical role of psychosocial safety. You’ll gain insights into identifying risk factors, addressing psychosocial hazards and implementing proactive strategies to mitigate violence in the ...
Join us as we delve into the art of fostering exceptional engagement and a sense of shared ownership among the remarkable individuals you work with. In this session, you’ll discover tools to support your frontline supervisors – those in direct contact with the workforce – which is critical to ...
Mental health and well-being have become vital pillars of workplace culture, contributing not only to employee satisfaction and productivity, but also to overall organizational success. This session will explore practical strategies, actionable insights and resources for supporting ...
Continuous improvement in safety is possible only through continuous feedback. The challenge is that feedback needs to have a clear path from employees to their supervisors and leaders. Employees can provide invaluable input on the gaps in your safety management system – but only if they ...
If you don't understand the history of a path you are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past. Rob has been on the journey of using Human and Organizational Performance as an enabler for Operational Excellence for over 30 years. Learn what has worked and what hasn't, and more importantly why.
In this session, local OSHA representatives will share timely information on the agency’s local priorities and key initiatives for fiscal year 2025. You’ll gain insight into recent and planned activities related to all of the agency’s program areas, including enforcement, standard ...
Safety is always personal for workers. But all too often, people feel like they’re reduced to a number within an organization. If you want to truly engage employees in safety, you need to connect with them on an individual and emotional level. In this session, we’ll discuss how a coaching-based ...
As Human and Organizational Performance principles become integrated into the fabric of organizations’ operating systems, a question typically asked is, “How do I implement HOP at my site?” Join us as two experienced safety and health practitioners lead a discussion. They’ll share ideas ...
Small businesses often have limited resources and staff available for safety and health programs, which can be detrimental to workers and the bottom line. Join us as we discuss ways to circumvent those challenges. You’ll learn strategies to enhance safety in small businesses, focusing on ...
Our next logical steps in being better safety professionals and leaders are to apply the most current information and technologies related to understanding, managing, and practically applying Human and Organizational Performance. Safety professionals need to be an integral part of ...
Elections have consequences, and the outcome of the 2024 presidential election will create a shift of power in both the executive and legislative branches of government. It also will impact the courts. The regulatory agendas of OSHA and MSHA will see major overhaul, under the 10-1 ...
When we think of “hazard assessment,” we often focus on physical or chemical dangers. However, what if the most significant hazard in your organization isn’t something you can touch or see? What if it’s your organization’s culture – the very way people think and behave on a daily basis? Through ...