A New Approach to Safety – Human Organizational Performance (HOP)
9:00–10:30 am
This session introduces a modern, risk-informed approach to safety grounded in Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles. It emphasizes that human error is inevitable and that organizational systems and processes significantly influence employee decisions and outcomes. Attendees will explore how shifting from a blame-focused culture to a learning-focused one can improve safety performance. Ideal for supervisors, frontline employees, and leadership roles, aiming to foster a resilient and adaptive safety culture.
David Smith, Director of EHS – BYU Provo
Student Disaster Survival Tips
1:00–2:00 pm
Disasters—whether natural or man-made—often strike without warning, and as students, you’re not always as prepared as you should be. From hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, power outages, and dorm fires, knowing how to respond can make all the difference. This presentation will focus on tips to equip you with practical, easy-to-remember strategies to help you stay safe, calm, and take action when emergencies happen.
Eugenia Soliai, BYUH Safety & Risk Manager
How to Engage People in Safety
3:00–4:00 pm
Have you ever had or heard of these questions? Is anyone really interested in safety? It is for their own benefit, yet can’t someone else do it? How do we get people engaged in safety for themselves or others? We will review all these questions and demonstrate great ways to engage others in safety in your area. Safety can be FUN!
Elder Doug Handy, PCC Director of Safety