Annual Safety and Health Conference
73rd Annual Safety & Health Conference
September 26 - 29, 2023 | Hotel Topeka at City Center - Topeka, KS
Annual Safety and Health Conference
The Safety and Health Conference is one of the official resources from the Division of Industrial Safety and Health for emergency personnel, employers, employees, safety professionals and others to go to for training. The conference benefits all Private Industry (companies), Cities, Counties, School Districts and State Agencies. The four-day event begins with a two-day conference featuring the latest in regulations, changes in laws and upcoming rules. Additionally, the conference features highly anticipated exhibitors that display the latest in safety and health equipment and technology. The conference concludes with two-days of Professional Development Classes (PDC) in the 10-Hour OSHA Outreach Training for General Industry and Construction. Safety and Health Objectives are established for select conference sessions. Continuing Education is obtainable on a self-submittal basis.
You can also get quick updates on the conference by following the event on LinkedIn! Also, we have our own hashtag! We encouarage participants of the conference to use #SafetyandHealthKansas when sharing the event as well as when you are enjoying the event!
Contact the Conference Planning Unit
Dena Ackors, Safety and Health Conference Coordinator
Dena.Ackors@ks.gov
417 SW Jackson St
Topeka, KS 66603-3327
Free parking at Hotel Topeka at City Center for guests and attendees
2023 Conference Program
The 73rd Safety and Health Conference program is your go-to resource for everything you need to know prior to and while attending the conference!
Continuing Education
All continuing education for the Safety and Health Conference is on a self-submittal system. The conference will provide objectives, a program and attendance certificate (upon request).
Safety and Health Objectives for 2023 have been established and can be viewed below.
Fillable Registration Form – Mail-In Only
PowerPoints
Coming October 2023
Speaker Bios
Learn more about this year's speakers!
Purchase, Pricing and Refunds
For details on purchase, pricing, and refunds of the Annual Safety and Health Conference please click on the document below.
Special Accomodations
All reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. Persons with special needs are encouraged to report them at the time of registration to Dena.Ackors@ks.gov.
Helpers to persons with special needs are not required to register and can take part in all conference activities except the seated luncheons. Helpers can purchase extra lunch tickets in advance at $25 each by contacting Dena.Ackors@ks.gov or purchase the tickets on site at the registration desk.
No sponsors were solicited by any employees of the State of Kansas. All sponsorships were coordinated through the efforts of private citizens on the Safety and Health Conference Committee. The appearance of sponsors on this page is not, and should not be considered, an endorsement of products or services provided by these entities.
Cross Manufacturing Inc.
Brandon Taylor
Email: brandon.taylor@crossmfg.com
Felisha Noland
Email: Felisha@elkhornvalleypacking.com
Beverly Figge
Email: Beverly.figge@evergy.com
Duane Billinger
Email: duaneb@firstresponderks.com
Tami Hadley
Email: Safety@iSienvironmental.com
Rick Leines
Email: rick.leines@novagroupgbc.com
Contact: 785-238-8550
E-mail: safety@bartonccc.edu
Anthony Davis
Email: adavis@ptmw.com
Email: shc@safetycouncilmoks.com
Email: admin@worksafept.com
Annual Corn Hole Tournament
Charity Cornhole Tournament
Proceeds will be earmarked for programs in Kansas provided by the Safety and Health council of Western Missouri and Kansas. The SHC is a non-profit education and outreach organization offering defensive driving courses, child car seat safety courses and donations of car seats to low-income families, occupational training, and professional safety consultation.
Date and Location:
September 25, 2023
Hotel Topeka at City Center
1717 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66612
Room: Emerald Ballroom
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Tournament Registration
If you are not able to register for the Cornhole Tournament online, please use the mail-in form below.
Future Conference Dates and Locations
74th Conference:
September 30, 2024 – October 4, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport
2098 Airport Road
Wichita, KS 67209
75th Conference - Pending Dates