 The 94th Annual Michigan Safety Conference will be held in Lansing April 15-16, 2025.
The 94th Annual Michigan Safety Conference is set for April 15-16, 2025, at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan. This premier event is dedicated to enhancing workplace health and safety across the state, offering valuable training sessions, networking opportunities and an expansive exhibitor showcase.
Conference Highlights
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Meet MIOSHA Representatives – Connect with MIOSHA’s Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division to discuss workplace safety programs, compliance assistance and free consultation services.
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MIOSHA Training Sessions & Updates – Gain valuable insights directly from MIOSHA, including:
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Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations for 2024 – Learn about the most common violations and how to avoid them.
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A Closer Look at Workplace Fatalities – An in-depth review of common causes and prevention strategies based on real workplace incidents.
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MIOSHA Disaster Response Team Presentation – How MIOSHA supports first responders and emergency response teams during declared emergencies
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Alliance and Partnership Programs – Working with MIOSHA – Discover how businesses can collaborate with MIOSHA through alliances, partnerships and consultation services.
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MTI Training & Recognition – Attend the MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) Update and witness the MTI Graduate Recognition Ceremony celebrating safety professionals who have earned MTI certificates.
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MIOSHA Construction Update – A key session covering regulatory changes, enforcement updates and compliance trends.
Additional Perks
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Over 120 workplace safety and health training sessions.
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Explore 220+ exhibitors showcasing the latest workplace safety products and services.
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Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and certifications, including Adult First Aid/CPR/AED training
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Networking Opportunities – Connect with MIOSHA staff, safety leaders and industry professionals.
 Visit the MIOSHA booth at the Michigan Safety Conference to connect with MIOSHA's Safety and Health Consultants and learn about services, programs and free consultation opportunities.
Don’t Miss Out—Secure Your Spot Today!
Register now and join Michigan’s largest safety and health event!
Dates: April 15-16, 2025
Location: Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
Registration Fees:
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Tuesday Only: $215 per person
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Wednesday Only: $215 per person
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Both Days: $430 per person
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Prices increase by $15 per person after March 28, 2025, — Register early!
Register today: Michsafetyconference.org
Cancellation Policy: A 10% processing fee applies to cancellations. No refunds will be issued after March 28, 2025.
 MIOSHA CET Director Tarah Kile joined Season 4, Episode 8 of the Safety Spectrum podcast —"50 Years of Protecting Michigan Workers"
As MIOSHA marks its 50th anniversary, MIOSHA CET Division Director Tarah Kile, recently joined the Safety Spectrum Podcast to reflect on the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect Michigan workers.
In Season 4, Episode 8, released on Feb. 7, Kile highlighted MIOSHA’s commitment to its mission of workplace safety and health, discussing how the agency has evolved over the past five decades while staying true to its mission to protect the safety and health of Michigan workers
The Michigan Safety Conference, a MIOSHA alliance partner, hosts the Safety Spectrum Podcast to bring expert voices to the forefront of workplace safety discussions.
Listen to the full episode: Safety Spectrum Podcast - Season 4
Watch on YouTube: Episode Link
 Register for MIOSHA's Level 1 Construction Boot Camp from March 24- 27, 31 & April 1-3, 2025 at Macomb Community College
Are you looking to advance your workplace safety and health expertise? The MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) is offering two intensive boot camps designed to provide essential workplace safety and health education for professionals.
MTI Level One Construction Boot Camp
This intensive, eight-day program allows participants to complete all required courses for the MTI Level One Construction Safety and Health Certificate in a condensed format. Attendees will gain critical workplace safety knowledge, including best practices, hazard identification and compliance strategies to help create safer job sites across Michigan.
March 24-27, 31 & April 1-3, 2025
Macomb Community College - Emergency Services Training Center (East Campus)
Clinton Twp., MI
$765 (Scholarships available – MIOSHA covers up to 50% of the fee!)
Register by March 17 at Macomb.edu.
Questions? Contact Robert Troutman at mti@macomb.edu or 586-498-4106
MTI Level Two Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS) Boot Camp
Enhance your safety management expertise with this six-day program focused on developing, implementing and maintaining effective workplace safety and health programs.
March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2025
Lansing Community College - West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
$620 (Scholarships Available!)
Register by March 6: LCC MTI Registration
Why Enroll in MIOSHA’s MTI Boot Camps?
Earn Your MTI Certificate – A valuable credential for workplace safety and health knowledge.
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Earn Your MTI Level One Certificate – A key credential for construction safety professionals.
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Comprehensive Safety Training – Covers essential MIOSHA construction standards.
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Interactive, Hands-On Learning – Taught by industry experts in a real-world setting.
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Career Advancement – Stand out in the industry with enhanced safety knowledge.
These hands-on training courses help workers build critical safety and health knowledge, ensuring compliance with MIOSHA standards while reducing workplace hazards.
Secure your spot today — spaces are limited!
 March is National Ladder Safety Month
Ladders are one of the most commonly used tools in workplaces across Michigan, from construction sites to warehouses and even office buildings. However, improper ladder use remains a leading cause of workplace injuries. Every March, National Ladder Safety Month raises awareness about proper ladder safety practices, training and accident prevention. Falls from ladders account for more than 20,000 workplace injuries and hundreds of deaths each year, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Many of these incidents are preventable with proper training and adherence to safety standards.
Ladder Safety Tips for Workers and Employers
Whether you're on a construction site, performing maintenance or using a ladder at home, following these ladder safety best practices can help prevent injuries:
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Choose the Right Ladder – Use the appropriate ladder for the job. Ensure it has the proper height, weight capacity and material for the task.
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Inspect Before Use – Check for cracks, loose rungs or damaged components. Never use a defective ladder.
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Set Up on Stable Ground – Always place the ladder on a flat, solid surface to prevent tipping. Use a ladder stabilizer when needed.
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Maintain Three Points of Contact – Keep two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on the ladder at all times.
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Don’t Overreach – Move the ladder instead of stretching too far to avoid losing balance.
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Follow Weight Limits – Never exceed the maximum weight capacity of a ladder, including tools and materials being carried.
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Use Fall Protection – For work at six feet or higher, ensure proper fall protection measures are in place.
MIOSHA's Commitment to Ladder Safety
MIOSHA is dedicated to helping employers and workers prevent ladder-related injuries. MIOSHA’s CET Division offers free workplace consultations to help employers identify hazards and implement safety measures.
How to Get Involved in National Ladder Safety Month
Employers and workers can participate by
- Hosting ladder safety training sessions at their workplace.
- Reviewing MIOSHA and OSHA ladder safety standards.
- Sharing safety tips with employees through meetings, posters and newsletters.
- Using proper ladder safety equipment and ensuring all workers are trained.
Resources for Ladder Safety
By raising awareness and implementing best practices, we can reduce ladder-related injuries and create safer workplaces for all. Let’s make National Ladder Safety Month a time to reinforce the importance of ladder safety and prevent avoidable accidents.
 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week returns March 24-28, 2025, bringing together farmers, grain handlers, safety professionals and industry leaders to focus on preventing serious injuries and fatalities in grain handling operations. This dedicated week emphasizes proactive safety measures to ensure every worker goes home safely at the end of the day.
This year’s theme, "We All Have a Piece in This!", highlights the shared responsibility of workers, employers and industry organizations in fostering a strong safety culture.
Risks in Grain Handling Operations
- 49% of all confined space incidents in 2023 were grain entrapments.
- 59% of total grain entrapments were fatal.
- 12.14% decrease in total confined space incidents from the 5-year average.
While grain entrapment incidents decreased by 35.7% from 2022 to 2023, continued education, training and adherence to safety protocols remain essential to protecting lives in the agriculture industry.
2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Schedule
Each day of the week will focus on key safety topics and training opportunities designed to enhance safety awareness and best practices.
March 24-28, 2025
🔹March 24: Kickoff & Overview of Grain Safety Risks
🔹 March 25: Fatigue Management & Safety Planning for Emergencies
🔹 March 26: Worksite Housekeeping & Equipment Safety
🔹 March 27: Railway Safety & Alternate Grain Storage Methods
🔹 March 28: Industry Collaboration & Best Practices Sharing
🔗 Registration is open! Visit Stand Up 4 Grain Safety for more details.
There have been four work-related fatalities reported to MIOSHA in 2025. The information below shares preliminary details about the fatalities reported to MIOSHA, which is believed to be covered by the MIOSH Act. The description reflects information provided to MIOSHA at the initial report of the incidents and are not the result of any official MIOSHA investigation.
Preliminary summaries of the 2025 incidents:
Two cement finishers were grinding and polishing a concrete floor in a customer's pole barn. When the employer had not heard from them by 8:30 p.m., he contacted the homeowner, who found both employees unconscious. The 43-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the second employee was hospitalized in critical condition. The employees had used propane-powered equipment in the enclosed barn without ventilation.
A 42-year-old laborer was pulling a trailer with a side-by-side utility task vehicle (UTV) when the trailer came off the hitch. The trailer’s tongue went underneath the truck causing it to collide with a stationary metal pole. The pole penetrated the cab of the truck fatally injuring the victim.
A 29-year-old roofer was working on a residential roof. The roof of this home was covered with plywood and tarps. The victim went on the roof to remove the tarp. While the victim was cutting the tarp, the victim fell approximately 20 feet onto their head. The victim was found on the ground wearing a harness. The victim was pronounced deceased at the worksite.
A 34-year-old senior foreman pipefitter was performing underground piping when the trench caved in burying the victim. The employee died as a result of the injuries at the worksite.
Feb. 5, 2025 – Amputations – National Emphasis Program (NEP)
Feb. 6, 2025 – Fall Prevention – National Emphasis Program (NEP)
Feb. 6, 2025 – Eyewash/Shower Equipment
Variances from MIOSHA standards must be made available to the public in accordance with Part 12, Variances (R408.22201 to 408.22251). MIOSHA variances are published online at:
Michigan.gov/mioshavariances.
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