The VPPPA’s annual event is set to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, from August 11-14, 2025.
The 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium marked its 40th year with and expo, workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities, drawing safety professionals from across industries to Aurora, Colo.
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken Rouen will share lessons on pushing performance beyond limits during the closing keynote of the 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium on Wednesday, August 28.
Author and motivational speaker Ben Nemtin's keynote at the 2024 VPPPA Safety+ event inspired attendees to break through personal and professional barriers.
Topics included process safety management, confined space safety and industrial hygiene best practices.
The 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium opens with an inspiring keynote from Ben Nemtin, a lively exhibit hall celebration, and a successful scholarship golf tournament in Aurora, CO.
Implementing essential ergonomic design standards significantly reduces workplace injuries, enhances productivity, and ensures safer and more efficient work environments.
Proper visual and auditory health are essential components of workplace safety, impacting not just individual workers but the entire workforce's well-being and efficiency.
Golf, a 5K run and a baseball game add fun and camaraderie to the VPPPA’s annual symposium.
In-depth sessions at the VPPPA’s annual event offer practical insights and tools for continuous improvement.
Receptions and events at VPPPA’s annual event offer opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.
VPPPA’s annual event in Aurora, Colorado, aims to enhance safety practices across industries.
In a constantly evolving manufacturing environment, fostering a culture of safety through employee engagement, data-driven analysis, interactive training and strategic automation is essential for mitigating risks and ensuring workplace safety.
Emerging technologies and proper protective equipment can significantly enhance safety for agricultural and food processing workers by preventing injuries and enabling early intervention.
Human factors and ergonomics (HF/E) standards are essential for enhancing safety, efficiency and user-centered design across various industries, reducing errors and promoting inclusivity.
Using a coaching approach during on-site safety meetings fosters a learning environment that encourages awareness, shared experiences and behavioral change.
Agriculture leads as the most dangerous industry, followed by transportation and construction.
Author and speaker Kyle Scheele emphasizes the power of constraints to drive innovation in safety practices.
The association publicly bestowed its top honor on Daniel Hopwood at last week’s Safety 2024 event. The association also honored three other award recipients at the conference.
OH&S editors Robert Yaniz, Jr. and David Kopf discuss some of the key highlights at last week’s historic Safety 2024 event, hosted by the ASSP. From the opening keynote to the compelling offerings on the expo floor, this episode is packed with show details.