ESCANABA — Bay College is hosting the 2024 Upper Michigan Safety Conference Friday, April 26 on the Escanaba Campus. This full-day conference will feature 25 plus workplace safety and health presentations, and demonstrations that are applicable to all industries.

The Upper Michigan Safety Conference will help keep attendees up to date with the latest industry trends, regulatory updates, and awareness training. Hazard Communication, Work Zone Safety, Active Shooter/Violence, Accessibility in the Workplace, Behavior Based Safety, Michigan’s VPP, Fentanyl Awareness, Return to Work Program, and Slip & Fall Simulations are just a few of the presentations that will be offered during the conference.

The keynote speaker for this year’s conference is Keith Jenks, a current and active member of the IBEW 352 Union in Lansing, Michigan. Keith was involved in a near-death 480V electrical explosion and will share his story of how complacency can have tragic results. His journey of overcoming incredible personal trauma to find passion and purpose is both inspirational and timely.

Sponsors for the keynote speaker include Acrisure, Billerud, Enbridge Energy, and PotlatchDeltic. Conference sponsors include Accident Fund Insurance, Airgas, Argonics, Besse Forest Product Group, Champion Inc., Connor Sports Flooring, Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad, Great Lakes Safety Training Center, McCoy Construction & Forestry, Midway Rentals & Sales, MIOSHA, Northern Michigan University, Project Service, Systems Control, TriMedia, and UPPCO.

“The Safety Conference offers attendees a unique opportunity to learn from safety professionals at a local and state level. Where else can you learn regulatory trends that have a direct impact on protecting yourself, co-works, or your employees?” says Renee Lundberg, Bay College Workforce Manager. “Safety is about 24/7 awareness. When employees feel safe in their work environment, a sense of trust and confidence is fostered.”

The 2024 Upper Michigan Safety Conference is held on the last Friday in April, in observance of Worker Memorial Day. Bart Pickelman, Director of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), will provide the Worker Memorial Michigan Roll Call, honoring Michigan workers lost in 2023.

Registration for the conference includes continental breakfast, lunch, and dedicated vendor time. To register visit www.baycollege.edu/safetyconference. For questions, please call (906)-217-4224.