Safety Conference

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10
Time: 8 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Peosta Campus

Early Bird Rate: $129 (Ends Oct. 1)
Regular Rate: $159

Elevate Your Safety Practices

Join industry professionals for a dynamic event designed to strengthen workplace safety knowledge and practices.

Various breakout sessions will provide valuable insights into preventing workplace injuries and return to work, electrical and transportation safety and embracing psychological safety.

Agenda

Choose one course per session

Time	Session
8-8:30 am	Check-in
8:30-9 am	Welcome
Keynote 9-10 am	Front-Line Leadership: How to Eliminate Complacency & Build All-In Engagement Patrick Nelson, Loyalty Point Leadership Patrick is a combat-wounded veteran who shares powerful insights and actionable strategies to help organizations eliminate complacency and ignite full engagement at all levels. Drawing from his military background and real-world leadership experiences, Patrick teaches leaders how to foster trust, build accountability and empower teams to take ownership of their roles.
Session 1 10:10-10:55 am	Workplace Injuries: From Incident to Return to Work Alyssa Germaine, TRICOR Insurance Learn the essentials of workers’ compensation, the experience modification rate and the impact on premiums and workplace safety. Confined Space & LOTO: Life-Saving Skills and Real-World Impact Dan Neenan, NICC Learn safety skills for confined space entry and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to prevent accidents and meet OSHA standards. Hear how NECAS addressed a confined space hazard that saved 13 lives.
Session 2 11:05-11:50 am	Safety and Health Programs, Policies, Processes & Procedures James Wright, PhD, Iowa State University Dr. Wright combines insight and innovation to help businesses protect their people, facilities and products while achieving performance improvement through effective programs, policies, processes and procedures. NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety For Your Employees Dan Weekly, Price Electric Explore key electrical hazards and learn how to protect employees and ensure contractors are qualified to work on energized systems.
11:50 am - 12:35 pm	Lunch Provided
Session 3 12:35-1:20 pm	Safety and Health is NO ACCIDENT Peggy Peterson, Iowa OSHA-Consultation and Education Learn to create a safe working environment for your employees; it doesn’t happen by accident. It’s an intentional effort to build awareness, establish safety work rules and constantly monitor working conditions. “SAFETY” One Mile at a Time Greg Stewart, Retired Transportation and Logistics Professional Greg will share his thoughts about corporate culture, driver shortage, driver qualifications and hiring, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Compliance Safety & Accountability, American Transportation Research Institute, Top 10 industry challenges and nuclear lawsuits.
Session 4 1:30-2:15 pm	Maintaining A Safe & Productive Workforce: The Critical Role of Drug and Alcohol Testing Tina Wagner, MercyOne Explore how a robust drug and alcohol testing program is essential for creating a secure and efficient work environment. Learn how such policies not only prevent accidents but also lead to significant improvements in productivity and reductions in absenteeism. Trends in Injury Prevention Strategies Jason Putz & Abby Moore, Physical Therapy Solutions Explore emerging trends in workplace injury prevention, including both on-site and clinic-based services, along with best practices for post-offer protocols. Learn the critical role of pain science in reducing injury rates, improving outcomes and enhancing leadership training to support a proactive safety culture.
Keynote 2:25-3:15 pm	Speak Up, Thrive Together: Embracing Psychological Safety Sarah Hermanson, One Above HR Psychological safety is a critical ingredient in creating workplaces where individuals feel empowered to express ideas, share concerns and take risks without fear of embarrassment or retaliation. Explore the concept of psychological safety, its impact on team dynamics and actionable steps to foster it within your organization.
3:15-3:30 pm	Closing

Keynote Speaker

Patrick Nelson will share powerful insights and actionable strategies to help organizations eliminate complacency and ignite full engagement at all levels. Drawing from his military background and real-world leadership experiences, Patrick teaches leaders how to foster trust, build accountability, and empower teams to take ownership of their roles.

Testimonials

Attending the Safety Conference at NICC last year was incredibly valuable—not just for me, but for my entire company. One session in particular, led by Lisa Schaefer on the stigma of mental health in the workplace, was so impactful that I arranged to have her bring the training to our facility this spring. There were so many practical takeaways. It’s a must-attend event for anyone serious about workplace safety and well-being.
Michael Chrystal Maintenance Planner, Prairie Farms

NICC put together a great safety conference last year. The keynote speaker did a great job of demonstrating what could happen if safety is taken for granted by not following procedures. Attending this conference is worth the investment.
Terry Stoffel Human Resources Manager, The Adams Company

Attending the first NICC Safety Conference was extremely valuable, offering the perfect balance of breakout sessions that inspired me to advance safety culture within my organization and provided meaningful professional development content. The keynote speaker reinforced the importance of focusing on the details that make a big difference in safety. I look forward to this year’s conference and strongly encourage anyone in the safety industry to attend.
Craig Schroeder Klauer

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