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VPPPA Closed Safety+ Symposium with a Night of Baseball

VPPPA Closes Safety+ Symposium with a Night of Baseball

Over 500 Safety+ Symposium attendees celebrated the event's conclusion with a night of baseball at Coors Field, where the Colorado Rockies defeated the Miami Marlins.

VPPPA Plans to Bring Safety+ Symposium to St. Louis in 2025

VPPPA Plans to Bring Safety+ Symposium to St. Louis in 2025

The VPPPA’s annual event is set to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, from August 11-14, 2025.

VPPPA Wraps 40th Anniversary Safety+ Symposium

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.



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How Dust Testing Can Improve Indoor Air Quality in Manufacturing: A Q&A Guide

Maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) in manufacturing facilities is essential for worker safety and operational efficiency. Dust generated from various processes can pose significant health risks to workers and negatively affect product quality.

Olympic Gold Medalist to Deliver Tomorrow’s Closing Keynote at VPPPA Safety+ Symposium

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.

VPPPA Safety+ Opening Keynote Delivers Message of Radical Possibility

VPPPA Safety+ Opening Keynote Delivers Message of Radical Possibility

Author and motivational speaker Ben Nemtin's keynote at the 2024 VPPPA Safety+ event inspired attendees to break through personal and professional barriers.

VPPPA Safety+ Sunday Deep Dive Sessions Offered More In-Depth Learning

VPPPA Safety+ Sunday Deep Dive Sessions Offered More In-Depth Learning

Topics included process safety management, confined space safety and industrial hygiene best practices.

40th Anniversary Safety+ Symposium Kicks Off with Keynote, Celebration, and Golf Tournament

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.

Optimizing Workplace Safety with Essential Ergonomic Design Standards

Optimizing Workplace Safety with Essential Ergonomic Design Standards

Implementing essential ergonomic design standards significantly reduces workplace injuries, enhances productivity, and ensures safer and more efficient work environments.

Seeing and Hearing Better Workplace Outcomes: Why Vision and Audiometry Health Are Critical for Worksite Safety

Seeing and Hearing Better Workplace Outcomes: Why Vision and Audiometry Health Are Critical for Worksite Safety

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.

Safety+ 2024 Special Activities Take Attendees Beyond the Sessions

Safety+ 2024 Special Activities Take Attendees Beyond the Sessions

Golf, a 5K run and a baseball game add fun and camaraderie to the VPPPA’s annual symposium.

Safety+ 2024 Workshops Aim to Elevate Safety Practices

Safety+ 2024 Workshops Aim to Elevate Safety Practices

In-depth sessions at the VPPPA’s annual event offer practical insights and tools for continuous improvement.

Safety+ 2024 Provides Hands-On Networking to Build Connections Across Industries

Safety+ 2024 Provides Hands-On Networking to Build Connections Across Industries

Receptions and events at VPPPA’s annual event offer opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.

VPPPA Brings Safety+ Symposium to Colorado for Its 40th Year

VPPPA Brings Safety+ Symposium to Colorado for Its 40th Year

VPPPA’s annual event in Aurora, Colorado, aims to enhance safety practices across industries.

Best Practices for 2024: Driving Safety in a Changing Manufacturing Environment

Best Practices for 2024: Driving Safety in a Changing Manufacturing Environment

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.

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