OSHA update sessions are always a conference favorite, offering a broad industry overview. But what if you could go deeper and access the same information given to OSHA compliance officers? Our experts, former compliance safety and health officers turned industry leaders, will guide you on an investigative journey to uncover key resources available to you on the OSHA website. Gain insights to refine your company’s risk profile, improve your internal audits and prepare for an OSHA compliance visit. Bring your questions and get an insider look at all the valuable information you can find — once you know where to look!
What You Will Learn
- Access lesser-known sources of information on the OSHA website to enhance your compliance knowledge.
- Identify and apply key resources to prepare for an internal audit or an OSHA compliance visit from a compliance inspector’s perspective.
- Integrate OSHA resources into your personal plan for ongoing professional development.
- Locate, analyze and interpret previous inspection records, citations and OSHA data to assess compliance trends and risks.
Speakers
Jill James, MIS. Chief Safety Officer, HSI
Jill James brings more than 30 years of experience in environmental, health and safety (EHS), including 12 years as an OSHA senior safety investigator. Her diverse background spans healthcare, education, biotech, life sciences and the poultry industry. At HSI, James leverages her expertise to drive product development, thought leadership and regulatory insights. She created the Supervisor Safety Tip video series and hosted the Accidental Safety Pro podcast for seven years — one of the first podcasts dedicated to EHS professionals. James holds a master’s in industrial safety from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, and a bachelor’s in community health education.
Todd W. Loushine, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CIH
Todd Loushine is an award-winning professor with more than 15 years of teaching experience and more than 30 years in the safety profession. His expertise spans from fundamental OSHA compliance to advanced EHS data analysis and research. Loushine began his career as a compliance safety and health officer with Minnesota OSHA, and he continues to bridge theory and practice. In 2023-24, Loushine put his experience to the test by working part-time as a safety manager, ensuring his teaching remains grounded in real-world application. With a systems-based, data-driven approach, he integrates cutting-edge research with practical solutions, keeping his work relevant to today’s evolving safety landscape.