Course Description:
This course explores the evolving role of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) leadership in building safer, more connected organizations. Participants will examine modern approaches to Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention, including how to identify and address highseverity risks before incidents occur. The course also provides an overview of emerging artificial intelligence applications in safety management and their impact on risk identification, behavior monitoring, and operational decision-making. In addition, attendees will gain insight into how EHS leaders can strengthen collaboration across departments, align safety initiatives with organizational goals, and influence proactive risk management throughout the business.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the differences between Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) metrics and total recordable incident rates, and identify strategies for recognizing and controlling high-severity risk factors before incidents occur.
• Assess the current capabilities of AI tools in safety management, evaluate their potential application within an organization, and recognize the continuing role of human judgment in decision-making.
• Understand how EHS professionals can serve as organizational integrators rather than enforcers by fostering collaboration, influencing decision-making, and supporting proactive safety leadership across departments.

DATE: August 12, 2026, 12:00– 1:00pm Virtual Meeting

COST: There is no cost for ASSP Members or non-ASSP Members

To register, please visit the Mid-Michigan ASSP Website at: https://midmichigan.assp.org

Important update regarding our leadership team.

Following our recent election process, we are excited to announce the appointment of our new officers, effective June 1:

• President: Zach Mikulec, CSP
• Vice President: Nick Midiema, CSP
• Secretary: Erica Hill, CSP
• Treasurer: Derek McCormick, JD

Each of these individuals brings valuable experience, dedication, and a strong commitment to advancing our mission. We are confident that their leadership will help guide the organization toward continued growth and success.

Please join us in welcoming and supporting our new officers as they step into their roles. We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to our outgoing leadership for their time, effort, and contributions.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support.

GVSU’s OSH students shared insights from their recent internships. They discussed the challenges they tackled, the solutions they contributed to, and how these experiences have shaped their journey as they prepare to enter the safety profession full time.

Following the presentations, a holiday networking social at Bobarino’s inside the B.O.B., provided an opportunity to connect with fellow members and celebrate the season together.

WMASSP members gather to reconnect, network, and set the tone for another year of growth, collaboration, and advancing safety in our industry.

This casual evening provided an opportunity to meet fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and learn about the upcoming year’s programs, initiatives, and opportunities to get involved. Light refreshments and appetizers were served by our host – Founders Brewing Company.

Everyone was ready to network, share, and help build momentum for a successful year ahead.

This tournament directly supports future leaders in workplace safety by helping students in the Occupational Safety & Health program at GVSU achieve their educational goals.

The WMASSP spent a day of golf, camaraderie, and giving back at our annual Golf Outing Fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the Grand Valley State University Occupational Safety & Health Scholarship Fund.