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October 27, 2022 13th Annual MASHA Safety & Health Conference

October 27, 2022 13th Annual MASHA Safety & Health ConferenceOctober 27, 2022 13th Annual MASHA Safety & Health ConferenceOctober 27, 2022 13th Annual MASHA Safety & Health Conference

Regional Learning Alliance

Cranberry Township, PA

October 27, 2022 13th Annual MASHA Safety & Health Conference

October 27, 2022 13th Annual MASHA Safety & Health ConferenceOctober 27, 2022 13th Annual MASHA Safety & Health ConferenceOctober 27, 2022 13th Annual MASHA Safety & Health Conference

Regional Learning Alliance

Cranberry Township, PA

Welcome!

The Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Alliance, Inc. (MASHA) is pleased to announce that our 13th Annual Safety and Health Conference will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Regional Learning Alliance Center (RLA) in Cranberry Township, PA.  Registration will be limited to 150 attendees.    


The 2022 Conference will feature an Opening Keynote Speaker and sessions in the RLA Great Room for all attendees.   Continuing education credits will be available for conference attendees.   We are pleased to include an Exhibit Area in the Atrium featuring safety and health organizations. The Exhibitor Area will be open throughout the conference.   


Since MASHA was established in 2007, it has been our pleasure to offer an annual conference in western Pennsylvania with educational opportunities reflective of our diversity in occupational safety and health.  


Each year the list of attendees grows and includes professionals from a wide range of industries and students from Slippery Rock University, West Virginia University, Fairmont State University, Thiel College, and Carnegie Mellon University to name a few.    


We hope you will consider joining us for our 2022 conference!  We look forward to seeing you at our 12th MASHA Safety and Health Conference on Thursday, October 27, 2022!

Conference Details

Growth and Opportunity

  • Annual Conference with Educational opportunities in construction, general industry and oil and gas safety.
  • Continuing Education Credits.

Mixing & Mingling

  • Great networking and career mentoring opportunities.
  • Vendor displays.
  • Safety experts in Construction, General Industry and Oil & Gas.
  • Lunch is provided.

Registration

  • Simple online registration and payment.
  • Discounted rate for students.
  • Limited to 150 attendees.
  • Registration to open soon! 

Thank You to Our 2021 Speakers

Motivational Speaker with Loyalty Point Leadership

Patrick Nelson (Keynote)

Patrick Nelson (Keynote)

Patrick Nelson (Keynote)

"What's Your Safety Story?"

Patrick is a motivational speaker and leadership development coach with Loyalty Point Leadership.

biography

Fran Sehn, MS, CSP, ARM

Patrick Nelson (Keynote)

Patrick Nelson (Keynote)

 "Demystifying Risk for the Safety and Health Professional"

Fran is Principal Consultant with FxS Risk and Safety Consulting.

Biography
"Let Technology Generate Your Leading Indicators"

Clayton Carroll

Patrick Nelson (Keynote)

Wayne Vanderhoof, CSP

 "Let Technology Generate Your Leading Indicators" 

Clayton is head of sales and marketing at Safety 101:  Proactive Safety Software.

Biography

Wayne Vanderhoof, CSP

Brandon C. Takacs, CSP, CSHM

Wayne Vanderhoof, CSP

"After Action Review of Company COVID-19 Response"

Wayne is a Certified Safety Professional with more than 30 years of experience.  Currenty Senior Consultant and President of RJR Safety, Inc.

BIOGRAPHY

Tom Stewart, CSP, CHMM

Brandon C. Takacs, CSP, CSHM

Brandon C. Takacs, CSP, CSHM

"Severe Injury and Fatality Prevention at Range Resources"

 Tom is the Director of Safety and Security at Range Resources, where he has been employed for the past eleven years. 

BIOGRAPHY

Brandon C. Takacs, CSP, CSHM

Brandon C. Takacs, CSP, CSHM

Brandon C. Takacs, CSP, CSHM

  "OSHA Susan Harwood Grant Training Opportunities"


Brandon is Assistant Professor with West Virginia University Safety and Health Extension Service serves as the Assistant Director of the National Resource Center OSHA Training Institute Education Center.  

BIOGRAPHY

Tiffany Rice, CSP

Thomas L. Blank, CIH, CSP, FAIHA

Thomas L. Blank, CIH, CSP, FAIHA

"OSHA Susan Harwood Grant Training Opportunities"


 Tiffany is Assistant Professor with West Virginia University Safety and Health Extension Service serves as the Assistant Director of the National Resource Center OSHA Training Institute Education Center.  

BIOGRAPHY

Thomas L. Blank, CIH, CSP, FAIHA

Thomas L. Blank, CIH, CSP, FAIHA

Thomas L. Blank, CIH, CSP, FAIHA

"Mentorship and the Professional Growth of Safety and Health Professionals"

Tom is a part-time Senior Principal, Technical Specialist at BWX Technologies, Inc. with over 45 years of leadership, mentoring, and professional recognition in safety and health.  

BIOGRAPHY

2021 Final Conference Schedule:

  • 7:00-8:00   Registration 
  • 7:30   Exhibit Area Opens  
  • 8:00-8:15   Welcome and Conference Notes  
  • 8:15-9:00   Opening Session - Patrick Nelson  "What's Your Safety Story"  
  • 9:15-10:00   Session 1  - Fran Sehn "Demystifying Risk for the Safety and Health Professional"
  • 10:00-10:15   Break: Visit Exhibitor Area 
  • 10:15-11:00   Session 2 - Clayton Carroll "Let Technology Generate Your Leading Indicators"
  • 11:15-12:00   Session 3 - Wayne Vanderhoof "After Action Review of Company COVID-19 Response" 
  • 12:00-12:45   Lunch served in the Atrium  
  • 12:45-1:00   Break: Visit Exhibitor Area 
  • 1:00-1:45   Session 4 - Tom Stewart "Severe Injury and Fatality Prevention at Range Resources"   
  • 2:00-2:45   Session 5 - Brandon Takacs / Tiffany Rice, WVU "OSHA Susan Harwood Grant Training Opportunities"
  • 3:00-345   Session 6 - Tom Blank "Mentorship and the Professional Growth of Safety and Health Professionals"  (Followed by Panel Discussion.) 
  • 3:45   Conference Closes  
  • 4:00   Exhibit Area Closes 

Presentation Abstracts and Learning Objectives

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Conference Exhibitors and Planning Committee:

2021 Conference Exhibitors:

Thank you to the following sponsor organizations exhibiting at this year's conference.   Exhibitor registration is open, please email w.bernhart@comcast.net for more information.


  • 3M
  • American Industrial Hygiene Assoc. - Pgh. Local Section 
  • AM Health & Safety, Inc.
  • ASSP - Western PA Chapter 
  • Harness Software
  • Mobile Medical Corporation
  • MSA Safety
  • Premier Safety & Service
  • Professional Training Associates, Inc.
  • RJR Safety, Inc.
  • Safety 101:  Proactive Safety Software
  • SGS Galson
  • SKC Inc.
  • West Virginia University, Safety & Health Extension Office

Conference Planning Committee:

  • Christy Kirsch
  • Morgan Koprivnak
  • Jason Koss
  • Del Kubeldis
  • Joe Losko
  • Steve McGough
  • USDOL-OSHA Pgh. Area Office
  • Jeff Pawloski
  • David Renz
  • Michele Slinkard
  • Shawn Sunderlin

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Conference Location

Cranberry Regional Learning Alliance

850 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066

Registration Questions: 412-260-5240

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