Facility Safety Summit Session 1: Facility Disaster & Emergency Preparedness -- Occupational Health & Safety

Facility Safety Summit Session 1: Facility Disaster & Emergency Preparedness

Date: Tuesday October 21, 2025 at 11:00am ET - 10:00am CT - 8:00am PT

When a crisis hits, confusion and indecision can turn a manageable situation into a costly disaster. In this session, emergency management expert Dr. Dennis Terpin will explore what it really takes to prepare your facility to respond effectively in those critical first moments. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of emergency action plans and whey they are essential for safeguarding employees and operations.

Building on lessons learned from real-world experience, Dr. Terpin will share actionable guidance for strengthening your facility’s ability to plan, respond, and recover. From assessing resources across multiple sites to training workers on situational awareness and communication protocols, this presentation will help you identify vulnerabilities before they’re tested. Walk away with practical tools to ensure your facility can respond with confidence, and recover faster, when the unexpected occurs.

AGENDA:

11:00am ET / 10:00am CT / 8:00am PT
Session One: Facility Disaster & Emergency Preparedness
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12:00pm ET / 11:00am CT / 9:00am PT
Session Two: Top 10 Facility Safety Fundamentals
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1:00pm ET / 12:00pm CT / 10:00am PT
Session Three: Hottest Safety Tools

About the Speaker:

Dennis A. Terpin, PhD, OHST, EMT-P

Dr. Terpin, Author, International Speaker, Certified Fire Officer is the Retired Senior Industrial Hygienist and Emergency Manager at The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), He is a master level instructor for FEMA/DHS at the Center for Domestic Preparedness, and a guest lecture at The UIC School of Health and The University of Illinois Occupational Medical Residency Program, ASSP Safety Focus, Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Global Learning Summit BCSP, ACGIH Learning Pass, OH&S On-line, AGCIH webinars. Dr. Terpin is the recipient of the 2014, Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Emergency Management Achievement Award, the 7- Gold Level DHS/FEMA/Center for Domestic Preparedness Excellence in the Training Program Instructor award and five Center for Domestic Preparedness 5.0 Perfect Instructor Awards. He was also honored with the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. Currently he is the lead instructor for the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement in the Lahaina wildlife recovery efforts.

SPONSORS:

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LION Safety Solutions delivers cutting-edge digital and live-fire training systems that empower organizations to prepare teams for real-world emergencies—anytime, anywhere. Our technology brings realistic, hands-on fire training to life without the hazards, cleanup, or regulatory challenges of traditional live burns. From workplace safety programs to large-scale emergency response drills, LION provides adaptable, compliant, and impactful tools that help safety professionals train smarter, safer, and more effectively. www.lionprotects.com

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Duration: 1 hour

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