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98th Annual Maine Safety and Health Conference
October 14-16, 2025 at the Augusta Civic Center
76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
*Contact info@nscnec.org if you wish to register and be invoiced.
In its 98th year, this great Maine tradition is returning to the Augusta Civic Center in 2025!
The conference will feature motivating keynote speakers, breakout sessions on timely safety topics, a large vendor hall with the latest in safety products and services, unlimited networking opportunities, and continuing education hours!
For every 5 people registered, the 6th attends for FREE!
(Free attendee ticket must be of equal or lesser value than the 5 paid tickets)
Tuesday, October 14, 2025:
Tentative Professional Development Course Topics:
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Industrial Hygiene; the science, an excellent method of detection, and a major compliance assistance.
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Navigating the Complexities of Confined Space Rescue: Risks, Resources, and Real-World Applications
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From Noticing to Noting: Strengthening Skills in Reasonable Suspicion Testing
Wednesday, October 15, 2025:
Opening Keynote Speaker:
Stop, Collaborate and Listen: Improving Safety Outcomes With Teamwork
Tim Page-Bottorff, Senior Safety Consultant - SafeStart
Keynote Speaker:
The Real Costs of Workplace Accidents: A Personal Story
Peter Carrier, President - Carrier Chipping & CCI Transport
Behind every workplace accident is a family forever changed. This keynote sheds light on the often-overlooked personal cost of on-the-job injuries—emotional trauma, financial strain and lost stability. Through this personal story and lived experience, we’ll explore how a single moment at work can impact a partner, a parent, or a child for a lifetime. This is a powerful reminder that workplace safety isn’t just about compliance—it’s about protecting the people who count on us to come home.
Tentative Breakout Session Topics:
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Overcoming The Age Gap With A Younger Workforce
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OSHA/BLS Update
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Integrating Wellness into Your Safety Program: A Total Worker Health Approach
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Telematics And Dash Cams Are Only The Beginning
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PPE Selection Criteria
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What's Crashing Your Fleet Safety Program?
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Finding Light in the Darkness: Suicide Prevention and Healing After Loss
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HOP and Leadership: Fostering Trust and Continuous Improvement in Safety Culture
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Naloxone 101
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Safety at Heights; Fall Protection
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The First 90 Days: Leadership Insights to Influence Safety
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Shut Up! A Noise Review
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Your Next Move; Credentials and Certifications for Your Career
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Why Defensive Driving For Truck Drivers?
Thursday, October 16, 2025:
Opening Keynote Speaker:
From Hard Hats to Healing: A Union Leader's Journey to Safer, Healthier Job Sites
Chris Lalevee, Business Agent - IUOE Local 825
Tentative Breakout Session Topics:
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The Practical State of AI in Safety
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How to Create Your Own Effective and Engaging Safety Trainings
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Leadership Development: Integrating Safety with Sound Business Practices - Part 1
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Leadership Development: Integrating Safety with Sound Business Practices - Part 2
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Lithium Battery Safety - Part 1
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Lithium Battery Safety - Part 2
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The Human Side of Ergonomics
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Respiratory Standards
Closing Session:
Donald L. Olesen PE, CSP, MBA -
Principal Consultant
NuTera Safety Solutions
Pulling the Lever of Business
Rich Sarnie & Don Olesen​
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"Safety doesn't act in a vacuum and requires the buy in and support of the organization we are working with to be effective. To get the business onboard with a safety vision, we must "speak their language" and understand how to communicate effectively to achieve our goals. The panel will share their perspectives on how to best get the required support for moving your safety program forward."
Check back often for the most up-to-date information!
Thank You to our 2025 Conference Sponsors!
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