The full 2024 OSHA Summer Summit schedule is coming soon! Below are the breakout sessions and keynote running during the summit.

Keynote: Leveraging the Human & Organizational Performance philosophy to create an active learning culture
Matthew J. Twerdy, CSP, CHMM Environment, Health, Safety, & Sustainability | Human and Organizational Performance Thought Leader
Collins Aerospace (An RTX Business) 
We want to take a more holistic understanding of the many conditions in everyday work. And we do this by using the Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) philosophy to grow and care for our safety culture creating an active learning culture. There are five principles within HOP that shape and influence the way organizations think, act, view success and respond to failure. These principles work together to change the way we think about work and how to improve it.

Keynote: Developing Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Shannon Prescott, CWCA, COSS Director of Risk Control The Richards Group
Ross Gibson, Master Facilitator and Director, Client Services, The Richards Group 
Increasingly, organizations have come to understand that one of the true keys to organizational wellness and business success is increasing the level of Employee Engagement within their organizations. In this session, we will dive deeper and look at the most critical factor in employee engagement, better performing teams and increased retention rates: Psychological Safety & Wellness. Ross Gibson is leadership and organizational development consultant/facilitator. As the Director, Client Services, Employee Benefits Practice at The Richards Group (TRG), Ross works with organizations to help develop positive leadership growth.

Active Shooter Attack Prevention and Preparedness Course
James Hisgen, Special Agent FBI-Boston
The Active Shooter Attack Prevention and Preparedness Course provides techniques, tools, and tactics an individual may choose to use if they ever find themselves in an active shooter incident.

Countering the Silica Hazards Associated with the Fabrication of Engineered Stone Countertops
Anne Bracker, MPH, CIH Occupational Safety and Health Program Manager, CONN-OSHA 
Workers who fabricate engineered stone countertops can be exposed to high levels of respirable crystalline silica dust. As Doug Parker, Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, explained: “Many workers in the engineered stone industry are experiencing illnesses so severe that they’re unable to breathe, much less work a full shift, because of their exposure to silica dust." This presentation will focus on strategies employers can take to protect these workers from silica.

Anne Bracker is the program manager for CONN-OSHA’s private sector on-site consultation program. Before joining CONN-OSHA Ms. Bracker worked as an industrial hygienist for the Division of Occupational Medicine at UCONN Health and Federal OSHA in Hartford, CT. 

Working in Outdoor & Indoor Heat Environments - Elements of an effective Heat-related Illness Prevention Program
Lisa J. Sullivan - Regional Industrial Hygienist, OSHA Region 1
Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to heat in their workplaces. Although illness from exposure to heat is preventable, every year, thousands become sick from occupational heat exposure, and some cases are fatal. Employers should create plans to protect workers from developing heat-related illnesses. Information presented in this session will help employers and workers recognize and evaluate the occupational risk factors for heat illness and to develop effective ways to control heat risk.

Chemical Safety: An examination of the Hierarchy of Controls
John Murray CHMM CSP CIH Instructor, Region 1 OSHA Training Institute & Education Center 
The Hierarchy of Controls was first proposed in the 1950s and has been a staple of the safety profession ever since. Recently updated by the U. S. Chemical Safety Board, this presentation will look at the history and changes to the Hierarchy of Controls over the years and examine how it is applied to chemical safety through a series of case studies.

OSHA Case Studies: 

Case Study 1 - Combustible Dust
This 1 hour class will examine two industrial accidents investigated by Springfield Area Office compliance officers.
The first accident will discuss the cause of a combustible dust explosion at a local metal recycler.

Case Study 2 - LOTO Accident
The second accident will discuss the causes of an industrial accident that left a worker seriously injured while performing maintenance on a machine which had not been locked out or tagged out.

OSHA Case Studies:

Dangers Faced by Employees Who Work for Traveling in Home Counseling, Physical Therapy and Visiting Nurse Industries
This case study will discuss the dangers faced by employees who work for traveling in home counseling, physical therapy and visiting nurse industries. It will discuss the dangers posed by these workers and employer requirements to ensure employees who perform services in residential and institutional settings separate from corporate owned facilities as safe.

Live Line Trailer Demo
Jon Duffy Director, Safety (Electric Operations & Engineering) Eversource
The Eversource Live Line Trailer is custom built and energized with 7,600 volts of electricity. It simulates what happens when trees or animals contact energized wires. This electrical demonstration will also educate on the concerns of step and/or touch potential including challenges faced by first responders.

Forklift 
Presented by: Andrew Palhof, OSHA Region 1, Compliance Assistance Specialist
James Linsley, ALTA Material Handling, Corporate TrainerUse 

OSHA Recordkeeping Review and Updates
Lisa J. Sullivan - Regional Industrial Hygienist, OSHA Region 1
Maria-Lisa Abundo, CIH 
The presentation will cover the OSHA recordkeeping standards as they apply to all industries. Topics will include general recording criteria, reporting requirements, and the latest updates to OSHA's electronic data submission for the Injury Tracking Application (ITA).

Evolving EHS Technologies
Brady Keene, MS, CSP, ASP, CHST, STSC
Co-Founder CEO - Safety Manager.io
Professor - Keene State Safety
Program Chair - Construction Safety Sciences, Construction Management
Program Manager - WorkWISE NH 
We will review Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications within the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). We will demystify AI, demonstrating its practicality from basic implementations to sophisticated systems. Delving into current and prospective innovations, we will review how AI is poised to revolutionize risk assessment, hazard mitigation, and the broader scope of workplace safety protocols. This presentation will be tailored to professionals eager to strengthen their everyday work.

NARCAN is Saving Lives in the Workplace
Michelle Mortimer, MS, BSN, RN, HWNC-BC
Nearly 110,000 people died from drug overdoses in the United States last year. According to the bureau of Labor and Statistics the number of workers who overdose on the job has been increasing by 25% a year since 2017. Despite these staggering statistics many companies don’t have a plan in place to help prevent this tragedy from occurring at their workplaces. In this session we will discuss the details of implementing a workplace Narcan program. This will include policy development, staff education, Narcan administration, and procurement and placement of Narcan kits within your facility. 

How High Liner Foods Utilizes the Strength of Diversity
Erika Pouliot, EHS Director and Paul Marcus, EHS Manager
Starting in the 1980s, High Liner Foods Portsmouth, NH has actively recruited and hired migrants entering the surrounding community. First with Vietnamese and Indonesian, to Hispanic/Latino, to today’s Haitian Creole population. In this presentation, High Liner Foods will present how it has developed and adopted best practices in order to meet the needs of both the community and its employees. 

Navigating Chaos: Mastering Emergency Planning for Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Kate Dorrity, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)®
Assistant Director, Emergency Management | University of Massachusetts Amherst Associate Professor, Emergency Management | Indiana University Indianapolis 
In today’s dynamic world, organizations face an array of risks—from natural disasters to cyber threats—that can disrupt operations. Developing robust emergency operations and business continuity plans is essential to safeguard personnel, assets, and critical functions. Let’s explore the key components and strategies for creating effective plans.

Kate has twenty years of experience in emergency management, having been involved in a variety of incidents including tornados, fires, flooding, hazmat incidents, mold infestations and civil unrest. She also moonlights as a tornado storm spotter for the National Weather Service. 

Triangle, Cocoanut Grove, The Station: The History and Fires that Influenced the Life Safety Code and the Emerging Technologies Being Addressed Today
Robert Solomon, P.E. Principal, SLS Consulting, LLC, Adjunct Teaching Professor, WPI, Chief Knowledge Officer, CodeComply.Ai
For good or bad, regulatory codes for the built environment are often reactionary- everything is fine until it isn’t. This was the nature of the first editions of the NFPA Life Safety Code. Changes were made because of a tragic fire or prevailing regulations were summarily ignored by building owners, the adopting entity, or both. While reading the code is less than exhilarating, the history and evolution of the code help paint a picture of how far we have come and what challenges remain.
Robert provides support to SLS by maintaining and expanding relationships with clients and collaborators. He serves as a technical resource regarding the application of code-based solutions to unique building designs and the use of innovative construction assemblies and techniques. 

A Refreshing Approach to Managing Health and Safety Process Safety Management
Michael Ziskin, CHMM, CBCP, CUSP, FIHMM Adjunct Faculty and Lead Instructor OSHA Training Institute Education Center New England Keene State College 
Discuss the key elements of the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard including employee participation, process safety information, process hazard analysis, operating procedures, training, contractors, pre-startup safety review, mechanical integrity, hot work permit, management of change, incident investigation, emergency planning and response and compliance audit. Updates to the OSHA PSM of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Instruction will also be presented.

Michael has over 40 years of experience in hazardous materials management, occupational health and safety, emergency preparedness and response, business continuity planning and training and education. He is a fellow of the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. 

Fall Protection beyond the 4 and 6’ rule
Mark Heffron
You have exhausted your choices through the hierarchy of controls and the only feasible way to protect your workers from striking the ground or level is to put them in a personal fall arrest system. In this breakout session, we know that workers exposed over four feet General Industry and six feet in Construction, and in most cases, and must be protected. So, you have selected a personal fall arrest system? What type of harness, who made the selection, is it appropriate for the fall? What about the connecting device, single lanyard, dual lanyard, snaphook size, do you go with a self-retracting lifeline, if so what type? Did you calculate the fall distance based on the equipment selection? Manufacturers offer thousands of different types of personal fall arrest equipment. The system you chose to protect your workers for today’s fall may not be suitable for tomorrow’s. And training, who does it? A competent and qualified person. What does OSHA have to say? What about ANSI/ASSP Z359? We will look at some of the manufacturer’s instructions. They are all different and different for each piece of fall protection equipment. Is it all compatible? We will discuss two case studies where workers were using personal fall arrest equipment, the workers fell, which resulted in serious injuries and fatalities. So, who selected their equipment based on the fall hazard, was it appropriate for the fall, and training? 

BOTTOM LINE
The right selection of fall protection system equipment for the fall hazard is necessary Training by a Competent Person, Qualified in… The right training program can and will change behavior and reduce risk Only well-informed workers can make good decisions These can be life and death decisions.

Mark has served as an EH&S safety professional in construction, general industry, transportation, and environmental industries since 1979, is retired from OSHA and presently is employed by FEMA as a Reservist Safety Officer. Mark is also a safety training instructor for safety consulting firms, including the Region 1 OSHA Training Institute. While with OSHA Mark was Sr. Safety and Health Specialist & Emergency Management Coordinator OSHA Region 1 Boston Office, in both enforcement and technical support throughout the New England area. Mark served as the Region 1 Subject Matter Expert in fall protection for the Regional Solicitor’s office. 

Crane Inspection
Jay Strum, President, Cranes101, Inc. 
A walk through a periodic crane inspection from the inspectors perspective. What is the inspector looking for? What are the typical failures? How does Cranes101 work at ensuring the potential failures get recorded? How does Cranes101 ensure the applicable safety standards are dynamically applied to the inspection process? Deficiencies happen, how does the crane owner follow up?
1973 Automotive parts and mechanics
1989 Service manager for cars and trucks
1995 Service manager for cranes, bucket trucks etc.
2001 Developed database for inspections, Cranes Aerial Truck Service
2001 Inspector for cranes, bucket trucks etc.
2006 Elected onto ASME B30 committees
2014 ANSI Z133. 

Kicking Ro-butt…..
Pam Bealo EHS manager at Amazon Robotics
The Fundamentals of a Robotic Safety Program. During this session we’ll discuss the different types of robots, cover the basics of a safety robotic program, and review the benefits and barriers to successful implementation.

I am currently the EHS manager at Amazon Robotics, located in North Reading, MA. I have degrees in chem engineering, water & wastewater treatment, and safety. Prior to robotics I’ve worked in printed circuit board, semiconductors, machining, and foundry facilities over a 30+ year career. I live in a small, rural NH town with two cats and my husband who has been renovating our home for nearly 30 years. 

Amherst and the surrounding area is full of many hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts. The independently operated Hotel UMass is located right in the heart of campus just an elevator ride away from many conference sessions and events, while a variety of hotel chains offer their familiar comforts a short 5 - 10 minute drive from campus on Route 9/Russell Street in neighboring Hadley. 

Conference registration fees do not include lodging, so please be sure to make your own hotel arrangements. Because the summer is a busy time of year in the area we recommend booking your room as early as possible!

Hotel UMass
$179.00 per room, per night (plus applicable taxes and fees).

Seated in the center of the picturesque UMass Amherst campus, Hotel UMass blends a tranquil countryside escape with the bustling energy of campus life, making it your ideal destination when staying in the area. Located in the Campus Center just an elevator ride from meeting spaces and amenities, including the University Store and several newly renovated dining options, Hotel UMass offers unbeatable convenience for a discounted conference rate of $179.00/room/night (plus applicable fees, currently 6% plus $1.00 per room, per night). 

Space is likely to fill fast and this discounted rate will expire on May 14, 2024, so early reservations are strongly encouraged. To complete a reservation, click here to be brought to the OSHA Summer Summit hotel reservation page. The default date is the night prior to the start of the summit, but you can change the date to your arrival date as needed. Enter the number of nights, number of guests, and click "Book Now". A new page will load and you will get a list of rooms available for you to select from with the discounted rate already applied. Click "Book Now" next to the room type you'd like to select. A new window will open where you will be instructed to enter your guest information and payment method. Note reservations are available online only: if you call to complete a reservation you will be directed to book online. However, if you wish to stay outside of the dates reserved by the conference, please call the hotel front desk for further assistance (413-549-6000). 

Note: payment for your stay at Hotel UMass must be made separately from your registration payment.

Additional Area Accommodations
We strongly recommend attendees stay at Hotel UMass when possible, as it is the most convenient option to all OSHA Summer Summit activities and is sure to make your visit here a breeze! However, if space has filled or you prefer to stay elsewhere, the Amherst area is filled with many other hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts. A variety of hotel chains offer their familiar comforts just a short 5 - 10 minute drive from the UMass Campus on Route 9/Russell Street in neighboring Hadley, while charming independent inns and B&Bs dot the area, offering a true taste of Pioneer Valley living. Below are some popular lodging options, including the estimated drive time to the Campus Center.

Amherst
Hotel UMass: rated the best hotel in Amherst and the most convenient lodging option for our campus guests; 1 Campus Center Way, Amherst; click here to book now. (on-campus). Discounted conference rate available. 

Allen House Inn: award winning historical Victorian bed and breakfast; 599 Main Street, Amherst; click here or call 413-253-5000 (9 minutes)

Amherst Airbnb: over 8,000 guest reviews for places to stay in Amherst with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars; click here for available rooms and homes

Black Walnut Inn: ranked #1 of 14 Amherst B&B and Inns; 1184 North Pleasant Street, Amherst; click here or call 413-549-5649 (8 minutes)

Inn on Boltwood: a historic Amherst hotel with 49 unique guest rooms; 30 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst; click here or call 413-256-8200 (10 minutes)

University Lodge: a budget friendly motel just 1,000 feet from campus; 345 North Pleasant Street, Amherst; click here or call 413-256-8111 (6 minutes)

Hadley
Courtyard by Marriott: centrally located hotel with an indoor pool, fitness center, and a newly renovated lobby with evening bar service and dinner menu; 423 Russell Street, Hadley; click here or call 413-256-5454 (8 minutes).

Hampton Inn: provides a mix of value, comfort and convenience, with free hot breakfast, indoor pool and fitness center; 24 Bay Road, Hadley; click here or call 413-586-4851 (16 minutes)

Homewood Suites by Hilton: offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites (including kitchenettes) and free hot breakfast; 340 Russell Street, Hadley; click here or call 413-387-0583 (15 minutes)

Howard Johnson by Wyndham: conveniently located and pet friendly hotel with free continental breakfast, fitness center, and outdoor pool; 401 Russell Street, Hadley; click here or call 413-586-0114 (10 minutes)

Comfort Inn & Suites: indoor hot tub, oversized vehicle parking, business center; 400 Russell Street, Hadley; click here or call 413-341-1556 (12 minutes)

Deerfield
Deerfield Inn: historic hotel with excellent restaurant and tavern; 81 Old Main Street, Deerfield MA; click here or call 413-774-5587 (27 minutes)

Red Roof PLUS+: easily accessible budget hotel with indoor pool close to Deerfield attractions; 9 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield; click here or call 413-665-7161 (19 minutes)

Northampton
Fairfield Inn and Suites: new state-of-the-art hotel located a short walk to downtown Northampton; 115A Conz Street, Northampton; click here or call 413-587-9800 (22 minutes)

Hotel Northampton: historic hotel in downtown Northampton with two award-winning restaurants; 36 King Street, Northampton; click here or call 413-584-3100 (22 minutes)

The Ellery: colonial-style hotel in downtown Northampton with newly renovated rooms and lobby; 259 Elm Street, Northampton; click here or call 413-584-7660 (25 minutes)

Quality Inn & Suites: a well-appointed and conveniently located hotel with free hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, and fitness center; click here or call 413-341-1461 (21 minutes)

Have questions or need assistance? We're happy to help!
Please contact UMass Conference Services at registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102.
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8AM - 4PM ET (excluding federal and/or Massachusetts state holidays). All calls, voicemails and/or emails will be answered as soon as possible during our standard business hours. We look forward to hearing from you!

Summit Location
The summit is being held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Murray D. Lincoln Campus Center located at 91 Campus Center Way, Amherst MA 01003. Click here to obtain turn-by-turn directions from your location. Sessions and the exhibit hall will be on the first floor of the Campus Center in the Auditorium, first floor concourse, and a variety of nearby meeting rooms. Meals will be located on, the eleventh floor Marriott Center, and the Campus Center Auditorium. 

Registration/Check-In
Check-in for registered attendees and for those wishing to register on-site will be located on the second floor concourse of the UMass Amherst Campus Center, right outside of the University Store. The program typically begins with Opening Remarks and Welcoming address at 8 a.m. in the Campus Center Auditorium, followed by 8:15 a.m. keynote address and 9:30 a.m. breakout sessions. Please check back soon for program and schedule updates!

Parking
Parking is available in the Campus Center Parking Garage. For GPS purposes, the garage is located at 91 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA, 01003. Click here to obtain directions from your location. 

Campus Center Way is off of Commonwealth Avenue, across the street from the Mullins Center. After turning onto Campus Center Way stay to the left to go up the hill. You will see the garage entrance on your right. Take a gate tickets and park. We recommend following the Hotel UMass/Campus Center signs down to park on Level 2, where there is a marked entrance into the Campus Center. Alternatively, you can park on any level and use the Northeast or Southeast Stairwells to gain access to outdoor campus paths that lead down to the Campus Center. The garage clearance is 7' 2".  You will enter on Level 3 and exit on Level 4. Note: if you require use of our loading dock, instead of proceeding up the hill to the public Campus Center Parking Garage, take an immediate right and follow the service road to the loading dock. You may quickly unload there and then will need to move your vehicle to the Campus Center Parking Garage.

As you arrive at the garage, take a gate ticket, park, and bring your gate ticket inside with you. At registration you will be provided with a parking pass and a detailed instruction sheet. As you leave, but before you get to your car, you will need to follow the instructions to stop at a pay station prior to getting to your car. Additional arrival details will be sent to all registered vendors and attendees as the seminar approaches. 

Driving to Campus
Click here to get directions to the Campus Center Parking Garage via Google Maps.

From the North
From I-91 South, take exit 36 in Deerfield. At the end of the ramp, turn left and follow the road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow 8 miles to the UMass exit. 

From the East
Via Route 2 West to Exit 71 (Belchertown/Amherst). From Route 2 take Route 202 South for about 15 miles to a blinking yellow light at Amherst Road. (You will see signs "to Rt 9 and Rt 116"). Turn right and follow Amherst Road (becomes Pelham Road after about 4 miles) for 7 miles to Amherst center. Follow signs to UMass. 

From the South
From I-91 North, take Exit 25 in Northampton. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). The UMass exit is 1 mile up. 

From the West
From Route 2 East, follow to Greenfield/I-91 exit. Take I-91 South to Exit 36, Deerfield. At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow for 8 miles to the UMass exit. 

From I-90 (Mass Pike)
If you are a first-time visitor and traveling from the east or west on I-90 (Mass Pike), we recommend avoiding Exit 63 off of the Mass Pike, and instead following the directions to Exit 45 listed below. 

Take Exit 45 (West Springfield). Follow I-91 North to Exit 25. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). The UMass exit is 1 mile up.

Traveling by Plane
If you are traveling to Amherst by plane, the closest airport is Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut (near Hartford). This airport is approximately 45 miles (about a 50 minute drive) from the UMass campus. From Bradley attendees will need to book a shuttle service or rent a car to get to campus (see the transportation options below). 

Attendees may find additional flight options into Logan International Airport in Boston, located approximately 95 miles (about a 2 - 2.5 hour drive) from the UMass campus. While more flight options are typically available into Logan, please remember to account for extra travel time to campus. Please also be sure to organize transportation to/from the airport to campus in advance of your arrival. From Logan attendees may book one of the shuttle services below, rent a car, or travel by Peter Pan Bus. Click here for Peter Pan bus ticket purchase details and scheduling. To ensure appropriate bus service to/from campus please select "Boston (Logan Airport), MA" as your "From:" destination and "Amherst UMass, MA" as your "To:" destination. 

Transportation Services 
Shuttle services and/or rental cars should be arranged prior to your travel. Please note there are no standing shuttles that run each day between Bradley/Logan and the UMass campus so additional arrangements must be made in advance.

     - Valley Transporter, 413-253-1350
     - Seemo Shuttle, 413-586-1120 
     - Exclusive Car Service, 413-534-3505
     - Bluebird Transportation, 413-221-4512
     - Enterprise

Traveling by Bus
Amherst and the surrounding area are serviced by Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA). The most convenient service is offered by Peter Pan, so when possible those traveling by bus should book a Peter Pan bus ticket using "Amherst UMass, MA" as the destination (note the "Amherst Center, MA" stop is in downtown Amherst and will require additional travel to arrive on campus). Greyhound offers bus service to nearby Northampton, MA, located about a 20 minute drive from campus. From Northampton attendees should plan to travel to campus via a taxi service, Uber/Lyft, or PVTA bus.

Traveling by Train
Amtrak provides passenger rail service to nearby Northampton, MA, located a 20 minute drive from the UMass campus, and Springfield, MA, located a 30 minute drive from the UMass campus. For schedule information and to purchase tickets, visit Amtrak's website and select "Northampton, MA (NHT)" or "Springfield, MA (SPG)" as your arrival destination.

If you take a train to Northampton, MA, you will then need to take either a bus or taxi to the UMass campus. Both PVTA and Peter Pan buses service the area, but the bus stops are not located at the train platform and will require about a 7 minute walk. If you prefer, you may use one of the many local taxi services or Uber/Lyft. We encourage you to carefully plan your trip - including bus or taxi services - prior to your arrival as the Northampton train platform is not a train station and phone access, area maps, bus schedules, and bus tickets will not be available once you arrive. If you decide to take a train out of Northampton, remember to purchase your return ticket online prior to arriving at the platform. The train platform is located at 170 Pleasant Street in Northampton, MA.

If you take a train to Springfield, MA, we recommend booking a shuttle service, such as Valley Transporter, to get you from Springfield to Amherst. Bus services, including Peter Pan, are also available, but will require about a 15 minute walk from the train station to the bus stop. The train will arrive at the Springfield station building, located at 66 Lyman Street in Springfield, MA. This station building does have a waiting room, ticket office, quik-trak kiosk, and payphone, but we do still encourage you to plan your trip, including services from the train station to campus, prior to your arrival.

Have questions or need assistance? We're happy to help! 
Please contact UMass Conference Services at registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102.
Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET (excluding federal and/or Massachusetts state holidays). All calls, voicemails and/or emails will be answered as soon as possible during our standard business hours. We look forward to hearing from you!

Interested in being a vendor at the 11th annual OSHA Summer Summit being held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus Center on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. We look forward to having you join us! At this all-day Safety Conference we will welcome over 400 industry, safety and health professionals from the New England Area. Regional and national known speakers will focus on current OSHA initiatives, emphasis programs, and "hot topics" for both general and construction industries. 

For more details on becoming a vendor, please see below. To complete your vendor registration, please click here. 

Vendor Table Package: $625.00
All vendor tables will received the opportunity to connect with hundreds of safety and health decision makers representing companies, agencies, and organizations. Vendor breaks are built into the schedule to network during the summit. Also included with each vendor tables package:

     - Your company logo in the digital conference program.
     - An 8' x 6' booth with pipe and draping, 6ft table, and 2 chairs.
     - Company listing on the ASSP website with a link to your website.
     - Complimentary lunch tickets, parking, and conference registration for two attendees.
     - Contact information listings of all conference attendees.
     - Corporate logo added to Major Sponsor Page on Conference Welcome Message Board.
     - Corporate logo added to Web page

Optional Add-on
For an additional fee you can add your company advertisement in the digital conference program book.
     - Full page advertisement: $100.00.
     - Half page advertisement: $50.00.  

Booth Additions
For an additional $50.00 fee, exhibitors can have access to a 120V electrical service available at their location. Exhibitors must supply their own extension cords and power strips. Extension cords must be 3 wire, grounded cords, minimum 18 gauge, type SJT or SJTW insulation. UMass Conference Services reserves the right to refuse use of any damaged equipment that does not meet these guidelines. Electrical service can be added for this additional fee during the registration process.  

Vendor Registration 
How to Register
To register, click here to visit the vendor registration page, and then click "Register Now" at the top of your screen! If you need any assistance completing your registration, please contact us at registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102.

All vendor tables include registration for two attendees. Please enter the details for each attendee who will be participating in the conference during the registration process. If you do not yet know this information, please write "TBD" and once more details are available, return to edit the information as needed or send the attendee details to registration@umass.edu. If you need to register more than two attendees, additional attendees can be added using the attendee registration form. 

Payment Options
Payment is required to complete your registration. Payment is accepted during registration via our online payment gateway by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover credit or debit card. If you wish to discuss alternative payment options, or if you need an invoice to facilitate payment, please contact us at registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102 to further discuss your needs.

Cancellation Policy
All registrations are non-refundable: no cancellations will be accepted and no refunds will be granted in the event of cancellation.  

Lodging
Hotel UMass
Seated in the center of the picturesque UMass Amherst campus, Hotel UMass blends a tranquil countryside escape with the bustling energy of campus life. Just an elevator ride from the University Store and several recently renovated dining options, Hotel UMass offers unbeatable convenience for a discounted conference rate of $179.00/room/night (plus applicable fees). Availability is limited and reservations at this discounted rate are only available until May 14, 2024 or until space fills. To complete a reservation, interested guests should click here to be taken directly to the OSHA Summer Summit Hotel UMass reservation page. Note reservations are available online only. If you call to complete a reservation you will be directed to book online. 

Cancellation policy: Hotel UMass has a 48 hour cancellation policy, so you should cancel your reservation 48 hours prior to check-in to avoid being assessed any fees. Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to check-in will be charged for at least one night's lodging, but additional fees may apply depending on the date and time of your cancellation. Contact the hotel at 877-822-2110 or hotel@umass.edu for more information, or if you need to cancel your booking.

Area Lodging
The Amherst area is full of many hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts. Neighboring Hadley has many large chain hotels offering their familiar comforts a short 5 - 10 minute drive from the UMass Campus on Russell Street/Route 9, including a Hampton Inn, Howard Johnson by Wyndham, Comfort Inn & Suites, and Courtyard by Marriott. Local motels, including the University Lodge, offer convenience and affordability. Amherst and the surrounding area are dotted with numerous inns and B&B's, such as the Inn on Boltwood, the Black Walnut Inn, and the Allen House, all wonderful options if you are looking for a home away from home in the Pioneer Valley. A full listing can be found in the "On-Campus and Area Lodging" tab above.

Exhibit Booth Details
Below are some important notes related to exhibit booths. Please review and contact us at registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102 with any questions or concerns. 

An 8' x 6' booth with pipe and drape, one six foot table, and two chairs will be furnished for each reserved exhibit space.

For an additional charge of $50.00, exhibitors can reserve access to a 120V electrical service available at their location. Exhibitors must supply their own extension cords and power strips. Extension cords must be 3 wire, grounded cords, minimum 18 gauge, type SJT or SJTW insulation. UMass Conference Services reserves the right to refuse use of any damaged equipment that does not meet these guidelines.

Exhibitors cannot use existing walls or ceilings for display purposes. All rear walls of each exhibit must be freestanding and no higher than six feet. Sidewalls of the exhibit must be no more than three feet high and should not interfere with the direct visibility of the adjoining exhibits.

Exhibits must be well planned and should not interfere with the flow of traffic or require relocation of furnishings, rugs and/or paintings.

Login credentials for wireless internet access will be provided upon arrival.

Exhibitors should not undertake any credit card processing on the University of Massachusetts network, either wired or wireless.

UMass Conference Services will not assume responsibility for the safety of any exhibits against damage or loss by theft, fire or other means.

Exhibits or displays may be shipped, if prepaid, no more than 3 days prior to the scheduled event for storage. To ship materials out after the conclusion of the event, exhibitors should either plan to drop materials off at a UPS, FedEx, or USPS location OR obtain and print out a pre-paid return label that can be affixed to all materials (materials with a prominently affixed pre-paid return label may then be brought to the UMass Campus Center Loading Dock for pick-up; please be sure to schedule pick-up with your selected carrier). For shipping materials in advance, the shipping address should read as follows:

      UMass Conference Services CS24251
      Campus Center Receiving
      University of Massachusetts
      Amherst, MA 01003

Shipping before and after the Summit
Exhibits or displays may be shipped, if prepaid, so that materials are received no more than 3 days prior to the scheduled event. Materials will then be securely stored until the event date. Please use the shipping address above. If you have questions regarding shipping or the delivery status of your package, please contact us at  registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102.

At the conclusion of the event, exhibitors are responsible for arranging return shipping of all materials. Exhibitors may drop materials off directly at any UPS, FedEx, or USPS location. Alternatively, exhibitors are welcome to print out a pre-paid return label in advance and then affix the label to materials at the conclusion of the event. All materials with a prominently affixed pre-paid return label may then be brought to the UMass Campus Center Loading Dock (located on the 1st floor of the Campus Center) for pick-up. Please contact your shipping carrier directly to schedule pick-up, or for additional details regarding shipping and/or pick-up times. Please note that exhibitors are responsible for packing and unpacking all materials, and also for obtaining all required shipping labels in advance of the conclusion of the event.

Exhibit Booth Setup and Teardown
Exhibit booths will be setup on the 1st floor of the UMass Campus Center, which is an open, public area. Our convention partners will setup all booths/pipe and drape during the afternoon of Tuesday, June 11. We tentatively anticipate booths will be available for vendors to start to setup around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. Vendors may also wait until the morning of Wednesday, June 12, to setup, but should have all booths setup prior to the start of registration when attendees will begin arriving. As the 1st floor concourse is not a secure area, please be mindful of any items or materials left out on Tuesday evening as the space will not be locked or secured overnight. Vendors should teardown all booths at the conclusion of the event on Wednesday, June 12, including arranging shipping of any materials as per the options above. 

For additional OSHA Summer Summit details, please contact OSHASummerSummit@gmail.com. 
For assistance related to registration, payment, or general event/campus logistics, please contact UMass Conference Services at registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102.

To register as a vendor, please click here!

For general summit related inquiries:
Please contact the OSHA Summer Summit team at OSHASummerSummit@gmail.com. 

For assistance related to registration, payment, or general event/campus logistics:
Please contact UMass Conference Services at registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102. 

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