ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN, MI – Bay College is hosting the 2025 Upper Michigan Safety Conference, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 25 on the Escanaba Campus. This full-day conference will feature 20+ workplace safety and health presentations 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. Workplace Violence Preparedness, Mental Health First Aid, Silica Hazard Awareness, MIOSHA Fatalities and Updates, Safe Cutting Techniques and Chainsaw Safety, and Fall Protection are just a few of the presentations that will be offered during the conference. Closing out this year’s conference will be a special presentation on the Fentanyl and Opioid Impact on the Workforce.
The keynote speaker for this year’s conference is Chad Powers, a Safety Specialist at Madison Gas and Electric in Madison, Wisconsin. While working as a Journeyman Line Technician Chad encountered 8,000 volts of electricity and shares his story on how the accident impacted his life. Chad openly and candidly speaks about his recovery, including drug withdrawal, and his current perspective on safety in the workplace.
Sponsors for the keynote speaker include Acrisure, Billerud, Enbridge Energy, and PotlatchDeltic. Conference sponsors include Airgas, Argonics, Champion Inc., Connor Sports Flooring, Great Lakes Safety Training Center, Midway Rentals & Sales, MIOSHA, Michigan State University Extension Center, Northern Michigan University, Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Project Service, Systems Control, TriMedia, and UPPCO.
“Safety is not just about following rules—it’s about creating a culture where everyone looks out for one another,” says Renée Lundberg, Bay College Business Development Workforce Training Manager. “A healthy workforce is a strong workforce.”
The 2025 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 2024.
Registration for the conference includes continental breakfast, lunch, and dedicated vendor time. To register visit www.baycollege.edu/
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