AGC of Utah Annual Safety Conference
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 | 7:00 AM–2:30 PM | AGC of Utah Training Center
Main Speaker General Session
Rob Eastman
Rob Eastman is an entrepreneur, life coach, motivational speaker, and gym owner who helps individuals and organizations build resilience, purpose, and mental strength. Drawing from his own journey overcoming addiction and adversity, he now shares powerful lessons on leadership, mental health, and personal transformation with audiences ranging from schools and universities to industry conferences. Through compelling storytelling and practical insights, Rob challenges people to take ownership of their lives, develop stronger habits, and become the most successful version of themselves.
Session One Offerings
MSHA Roundtable
Presenter: MSHA
A practical discussion with MSHA representatives on current safety issues, enforcement priorities, and questions from the field.
The Better Way Leader: Transforming Safety from a Checklist to a Human Culture
Presenter: Elisa Scherzinger, RN, Corporate Resilience Consultant, Founder of The Rite Stuff
This session explores how to build a stronger safety culture by empowering every employee to lead with readiness, care, and accountability, regardless of title.
Working Safely from Heights
Presenter: Brent Johnson, The Safety Coach
A practical look at how to recognize fall hazards, apply effective controls, and strengthen safe work practices for employees working at height.
Digging Safely in Utah: Law Updates, Best Practices, and Your Role in Prevention
Presenter: Spence Felsted, Blue Stakes of Utah
This session reviews Utah excavation requirements, damage prevention responsibilities, and practical steps for safer digging and utility protection.
Session Two Offerings
OSHA Roundtable
Presenter: Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH), Utah Labor Commission
An open discussion with representatives from the Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division (UOSH) covering current regulatory issues, enforcement trends, and common questions from the construction industry.
The Power of Production-Minded Safety Professionals
Presenter: Sean Smith, Fortis Construction
This session examines how safety professionals can support both safe operations and productive jobsites by aligning safety leadership with project success.
Excavation Safety
Presenter: Robert Weston, Safety Management and Training Solutions
A field-focused session on identifying excavation hazards, applying protective systems, and preventing one of construction’s most serious categories of incidents.
NARCAN Administration
Presenter: Intermountain Health WorkMed
This session provides practical awareness and response guidance on overdose emergencies, including when and how Narcan can be used to save a life.
Session Three Offerings
Reasonable Suspicion
Presenter: Sean Morris, Wasatch Crest Treatment
This training helps supervisors recognize and appropriately respond to signs of possible substance use or impairment in the workplace. Participants will learn how to identify behavioral and physical indicators, document concerns, and follow proper procedures while maintaining professionalism, fairness, and compliance with workplace policies. The training emphasizes protecting employee safety while supporting a respectful and accountable work environment.
Stop the STCKY
Presenter: Matt Fuller, Sundt Construction
A practical session focused on identifying and controlling high-energy hazards - called STCKY (“Stuff That Can Kill You”) - and helping teams recognize and address the risks most likely to cause serious injury or fatality before they become incidents.
Mental Health Safety is Physical Safety
Presenter: Scott Martin, Surviving Life's Pickles
Implementing a PPE Tracking System
Presenter: Keith Luscinski, Petzl
This session explores how companies can improve accountability, compliance, and equipment readiness by building an effective system for tracking PPE.
Event Information
AGC of Utah Training Center
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Free parking available on-site
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$75 per Person
Vendor Booths are Available for Purchase
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