ASSE's Safety 2013 Review
A photo gallery from the Las Vegas Convention Center, where ASSE’s annual professional development conference was held June 24 to 27. All photos courtesy of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
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Former American Society of Safety Engineers’ President Darryl Hill receives recognition as a Society Fellow, given to a select few for longstanding service and contributions.
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The Executive Summit, where senior leadership offers C-Suite insights on safety, is an annual conference highlight.
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The exposition at ASSE’s Safety 2013 was the largest ever. Fragile economy, rocky recovery? You saw no clues down on the expo floor and the crowded aisles. Exhibitors enjoyed high traffic and many a sales lead.
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Kathy Seabrook becomes the 99th president of ASSE. Think she’s pumped up and ready to go?
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You can’t have a national safety confab without the OSHA chief. That’s agency boss Dr. David Michaels to the right. The longest-serving OSHA head in history, Dr. Michaels looks remarkably stress-free.
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What’s said in Vegas stays in Vegas, so we can’t say what cracked up the audience here. But it certainly wasn’t the only time you saw smiles at sessions. The safety crowd always loves a good joke.
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Outgoing ASSE President Rick Pollock wrote President Obama urging the White House to throw its weight behind adoption of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2).
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The Nigerian reception was but one example of the conference’s global reach. Nigeria is by far Africa’s most populous country. ASSE has recently signed agreements with China and Russia to collaborate on safety advancements.
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Elvis is in the house. That’s Tom Kramer, P.E., CSP, chair of the professional development conference planning committee, enjoying a visit from The King.
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Opening General Session keynoter Peter Sheahan talked about creative strategies for competitive advantage. That’s talking management’s language. Peter is not demonstrating how to greet senior leaders.
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Thursday’s luncheon presentation by Mark Scharenbroich focused on bringing more passion to your personal and professional life. Mark practices what he preaches, wouldn’t you say? Conferences like ASSE’s are a chance to get away and think outside the box.
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Another conference connection made at Safety 2013.
