Continental Breakfast/Networking

Workplace Safety Enforcement and Regulatory Update

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Join us for a comprehensive session covering key updates and priorities from workplace safety agencies at both state and federal levels. Our panelists will provide the latest insights on MIOSHA’s enforcement strategies, regulatory priorities, and compliance expectations. We will also explore what a second Trump administration could mean for Fed OSHA, including potential policy shifts and enforcement trends and how they may apply to State-Plan States. Additionally, the session will include an essential update from MSHA on mine safety regulations and enforcement activities, as well as an overview of Indiana OSHA’s latest initiatives and compliance focus areas.

Break

Labor and Employment Regulatory Update

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We’ll discuss what a second Trump administration could mean for labor policies, workplace regulations, and employer obligations. Then, we will follow up with an overview of updates on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and General Counsel and with the agency’s operations. Wage and hour experts will provide updates on critical compliance issues and enforcement trends. We’ll also examine the rise of anti-DEI rules, exploring their legal and organizational implications. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the evolving labor and employment landscape.

Investigations, Privileged Audits, and Report Writing

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This session will take a deep dive into workplace audits and investigations, offering best practices for ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. Our panelists will guide attendees through the critical aspects of wage and hour audits, safety audits, and incident investigations, highlighting common pitfalls and strategies for maintaining compliance. We will also explore the role of attorney-client privilege in audits and investigations, ensuring sensitive findings remain protected. Additionally, the session will cover best practices for reviewing and strengthening Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs to align with legal requirements and organizational goals.

Lunch and Panel Discussion on OSHA and Labor

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This session will explore the evolving landscape of workplace safety and labor relations, focusing on the Worker Walkaround Rule and its implications for traditional labor environments. Our panelists will discuss how this rule impacts employer obligations, union representation, and workplace inspections. Additionally, we will address the growing concern of workplace violence, examining its effects on labor relations, employer responsibilities, and strategies for prevention.

Networking Break

Hidden Hazards

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Manufacturing and construction worksites often include many unseen health hazards that pose potential threats to workers. These hazards are often in the form of musculoskeletal disorders from repetitive motion and awkward lifting, exposure to airborne dusts and vapors, noise, and high ambient temperatures from equipment and local weather. Evaluating risks and having a plan to mitigate health hazards is an integral part of your company’s safety plan. This session will take a look at several of these hazards and provide you the tools to identify, recognize, and control these unseen risks, and offer solutions to meet the latest OSHA Standards and enforcement initiatives– setting in place processes to protect your workers and avoid citations.

Break

Interactive Mock OSHA Inspection

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This interactive session will simulate an OSHA inspection scenario, including the participation of a third-party union organizer under the Worker Walkaround Rule. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into employer rights, compliance obligations, and best practices for managing inspections while balancing regulatory requirements and labor dynamics.

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