2025 ACI Safety Day & Conference

featuring the 2025 ACI Safety in Construction Awards

Delta Hotels by Marriott Cincinnati Sharonville
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Since 1999, the ACI/OSHA Construction Safety Day Conference has provided safety professionals with an opportunity to enjoy networking with the industry’s most engaged safety professionals.

Accidents do not discriminate. Safety is a companywide responsibility. Safety leaders, superintendents, foremen and women, and craft professionals all benefit from the programming and exhibits of Safety Day. Use the link above to register.

For information on the 2025 ACI Safety in Construction Awards including award descriptions and finalists, click here.

8:00 am Doors Open, Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitor Showcase
8:45 am Welcome
9:00 am Main Session
9:30 am Exhibitor Showcase
10:00 am Breakout Sessions (1)
10:45 am Exhibitor Showcase
11:00 am Lunch
11:30 am ACI Safety in Construction Awards Presentation
12:15 pm Breakout Session (2)
1:00 pm Exhibitor Showcase
1:15 pm Breakout Session (3)
2:00 pm Exhibitor Showcase
2:45 pm Closing Remarks

Breakout Sessions:

(Click the + next to each title to view/hide the session’s description and speaker)

How AI is Amplifying Effective Safety Leadership

Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming safety management – and is accelerating organizational change and creating high-impact cultures more quickly and cost-effectively than ever before. Join Ohio’s leading safety experts to hear how they leveraged an AI platform to measure, critique, and track performance, ultimately leading to enhanced planning, team cohesion, and a safer, more productive work environment.

Speakers: Aaron Boggs, Director, Safety Director Pepper Construction and John Mavros, Vice President of Customer Service FactorLab

Our society is driven by the almighty dollar, yet many of us are really struggling. Today, we will redefine wealth and success by addressing three of the most valuable commodities to help you establish true quality of life.

Speaker: Allyson Blythe, LCSW & Certified Life Coach, Allyson Blythe, LLC

This program provides alcohol and drug awareness for employees, including the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the workplace, the most widely used drugs and their effects, information on addiction and recovery, and the effects of addiction on the workplace and society.

This training satisfies the employee education requirement for the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation’s Drug-Free Safety Program.

Speaker: Judi Gissy, LPCC, LICDC, SAP, Specialty Treatment Coordinator, TriHealth Corporate Health

This presentation explores effective strategies to promote mental health and prevent substance abuse within the construction industry. It highlights the unique stressors faced by construction workers and offers practical solutions to create a healthier, more supportive work environment. Attendees will learn about best practices, innovative programs, and resources to help reduce stress and improve overall well-being on construction sites.

Speaker: Diane Pipes, LISW-S, Manager of Wellbeing Services, TriHealth Corporate Health

This program focuses on skill-building for supervisors and how to address drug or alcohol abuse in the workplace. The topics covered include the most abused drugs, signs of their use, reasonable suspicion, and how the supervisor can respond to specific situations in conducting the reasonable suspicion process.

This training satisfies the supervisor training requirement for the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation’s Drug-Free Safety Program.

Speaker: Judi Gissy, LPCC, LICDC, SAP, Specialty Treatment Coordinator, TriHealth Corporate Health

In this dynamic and interactive presentation, VigiLife leaders combine the intrigue of James Bond with the pressing challenges of occupational safety (e.g., heat stress in a warming world). Using the lens of spy-worthy technologies, Zach—who’s been referred to as the real-life “Q”—explores the history and future of enterprise solutions for Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). Participants will gain insights into the latest advancements in hybrid electronics, advanced manufacturing, and wearable tech designed to safeguard worker health, enhance productivity, and uphold corporate sustainability.

Through engaging case studies and actionable lessons, Zach & Jeremy also delve into the hidden dangers and mounting costs of heat stress in the workplace, presenting intelligent strategies for mitigating risks and boosting efficiency. This talk bridges the gap between futuristic innovation and practical application, empowering organizations to tackle heat stress while staying ahead in the evolving landscape of EHS technology.

Speaker: Zachary Kiehl, CEO & VigiLIfe, Inc. and Jeremy Ward, Ph.D. (VP of Partnerships & Product)

Useful links for preparation:

CBS/Today Show & Fast Company – Showcasing our work in Texas
The Business Case for Heat Safety – Tech-enabled solutions, OSHA updates, and productivity gains
The Hidden Costs of Underreporting – How heat-related illness and injury often go untracked
Humanitarian Work in Latin America – Chronic kidney disease & occupational heat stress
Turner Construction Study – The largest applied heat stress study ever conducted
OSHA Draft Federal Rule – A quick factsheet on the upcoming standard

The world of fall protection is evolving rapidly, and staying up-to-date is critical for keeping workers safe. This session dives into the latest update to the SRL ANSI standard and its far-reaching implications. We’ll also touch on the importance of understanding the leading edge. Surprisingly, many falls still result in workers reaching lower levels or surfaces—even when fall protection is in place. Join us as we explore an innovative approach to mitigating these risks and ensuring a higher standard of safety for your workers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and stay ahead in fall protection.

Speaker: Matthew Hohman, Regional Sales Manager FallTech

This session focuses on cost effective and easily assessable tools that every safety professional can use to increase productivity and foster a safe environment.

Speaker: Drew Williams, Regional Safety Manager The Great Lakes Construction Co., and Craig Bengel, Corporate Safety Director Dugan & Meyers

This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of Ohio’s recreational marijuana law and its implications for employers and employees. It will address essential actions and considerations for employers, including updating policies, establishing drug testing protocols, and providing supervisor training.

Speaker: Sheryl Fleming, MA, SHRM-SC, Clark Schaefer Strategic HR

For questions please contact:

Brittney Cousins
Director, Workforce Solutions   
Email | 513-482-4724