AIHA Connect 2025
May 19–21 | Kansas City, Missouri
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Learn from our experts!
Monday, May 19th
Knowing Your Risks—PFAS Identification and Exposure Assessment
Date and Time: Monday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Presenter: Lyn, Ip, Senior Solutions Strategist, VelocityEHS and Kristi Hames, CIH, CSP, Solutions Executive, VelocityEHS
Description: Chemicals surround us in our daily lives. One particular chemical group, the per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has even been dubbed the next asbestos. This is due to the risks that PFAS pose to human health and the environment, and their persistence due to resistance to decomposition. Companies are often hard-pressed to identify the presence of PFAS in their chemical inventory leaving them at risk of litigation and putting their employees at risk of exposure. This session will explore ways OEHS professionals can:
- Identify the PFAS in their chemical portfolios
- Effectively assess exposures
- Use proactive measures to manage the risk to employees and their businesses
Why Ergonomics Deployments Fail
Innovation Station Session
Date and Time: Monday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m.
Presenter: Blake McGowan, CPE, Solution Executive, VelocityEHS
Description: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most common workplace injuries. The Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index consistently shows that overexertion injuries from activities such as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, or pulling are the leading cause of injury across industries, with awkward working postures also ranking in the top ten. The serious health impacts and associated costs of MSDs highlight the need for a strong workplace ergonomics program to predict and prevent these injuries.
Organizations that deploy a formalized and standardized approach to ergonomics often achieve best-in-class results, including significant reductions in MSDs and worker compensation costs annually.
During this session, we’ll cover the six common barriers to effective ergonomics programs, including:
- Lack of a formalized management system (e.g., ISO 45001 or ANSI/ASSP Z10)
- Inconsistent methods to assess overall MSD risks (e.g., MSD heat map of risk)
- Inadequate tools to quantify efforts and evaluate the effectiveness of controls
- Reliance on outdated or ineffective assessment tools (e.g., REBA and RULA)
- Overuse of ineffective controls (e.g., job rotation, lifting techniques, stretching)
- Misalignment of ergonomics with broader business priorities like sustainability, operational excellence, lean manufacturing, or Industry 4.0/5.0 initiatives
Tuesday, May 20th
AI & Safety: Predict, Prevent, Protect—AIHA
Learning Pavilion
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Presenter: Marc Juaire, CPSA, MBA Principal Solutions Executive, VelocityEHS
Description: Over the past two decades, safety management systems have been effective at reducing non-serious workplace injuries and illnesses. However, these improvements are overshadowed by a concerning trend—Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) are decreasing at a much slower rate. Additionally, investigating incidents and near misses to identify root causes and develop corrective actions requires significant time and expertise, making it a challenge for many organizations.
This session will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can enhance safety management by automating hazard identification, incident analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
Participants will learn:
- How AI and ML can analyze incident and near miss data to identify potential SIF (pSIF) incidents, alert key personnel, and provide insights into hazards, root causes, and preventative measures.
- The role of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) in proactively identifying hazards and assessing risk levels, and how AI can improve their effectiveness by reducing subjectivity and increasing hazard recognition accuracy.
- How organizations can shift from a reactive approach—relying on incident reporting—to a proactive strategy that leverages AI-driven insights for better risk mitigation and control selection.
By integrating AI and ML into safety management systems, organizations can gain a more predictive and preventive approach, ensuring workers are better protected from life-altering injuries and fatalities.
The Future of EHS: VelocityEHS Paves the Way with its Accelerate Platform
Innovation Station Session
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 20 at 1:20 p.m.
Presenter: Brian Larsen, Senior Solution Consultant, VelocityEHS
Description: This demo showcases the power of the platform with synergy between safety software and ergonomics solutions. By combining ease of access to incident tracking, near-miss reporting, and ergonomic risk assessments, organizations can proactively identify and mitigate musculoskeletal disorder risks. See how real-time insights and data-driven interventions create a safer, healthier workplace.
Community Round Table for IH Professionals—Invitation Only
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Kristi Hames, CIH, CSP, Solutions Executive, VelocityEHS and Rick Barker, CPE, CSP, Senior Director, Solution Strategy, VelocityEHS
Description: VelocityEHS is hosting an engaging, invitation-only, roundtable discussion on the evolving landscape of EHS software, best practices in industrial hygiene (IH), and the key processes that drive success. This interactive session provides a platform to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore strategies for effectively implementing IH
programs, streamlining compliance and risk management, and improving workplace health and safety outcomes.
Key discussion points include:
- Best practices for industrial hygiene program management, including risk and exposure assessments
- Leveraging EHS software to enhance data management and reporting
- Overcoming common implementation challenges and driving user adoption
Discover new strategies, optimize existing processes, and gain real-world insights from fellow health and safety professionals. Bring your questions, experiences, and ideas to contribute to this dynamic conversation!
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Venue
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Kansas City Convention Center
301 W 13th St
