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SUMMARY:2025 ABC-ASA Safety Expo - Anchorage & Fairbanks
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Alaska and Alaska Safety Alliance for the 2025 Safety Expo! \nAnchorage Safety Expo on May 16th\, 9 AM – 5 PM\, at the BP Energy Center \nFairbanks Safety Expo on May 30\, 12 PM – 5 PM\, at the J. P. Jones Center. \nBoth events are free and open to the public.  Pre-registration for training sessions is required and space is limited! Attendees must be 18+ to attend trainings\, but anyone is welcome to come visit the safety vendors and food trucks! All training sessions are offered FREE by volunteer instructors. Click below to view the available training courses  and to pre-register. Please note that start times are staggered and some sessions overlap.  Registration is not required to attend the exhibit areas.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Click Below for Full Event Schedule   Anchorage   –   Fairbanks  \n\n\nRSVP to secure your spot! \n\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our volunteer training providers! AIH\, Alaska OSH\, Alaska Warehouse Specialists\, Beacon OHSS\, JBER Integrated Resilience Office\, OSHA – San Francisco Region\, Yukon Fire Protection\, ABC of Alaska\, and Alaska Safety Alliance. \n\n\nConfirmed Vendors\nIt’s FREE to showcase your goods and services at the 2025 Alaska Safety Training Expo! Contact naomi@alaskasafetyalliance.org to learn more about how you can join our vendor exhibits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available!\nE-Mail Us!
URL:https://www.alaskasafetyalliance.org/event/2025-abc-asa-safety-expo/
LOCATION:BP Energy Center\, 1014 Energy Court\, Anchorage\, 99508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Total Worker Health® in Action: Strategies for Organizational Success in Alaska
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to effectively advocate for and implement the Total Worker Health® approach in your organization. \nIn today’s fast-paced world\, organizations are on the lookout for innovative solutions to tackle system-level challenges that impact workers’ health\, safety\, and overall business success and prosperity. \nJoin us for an interactive workshop where we’ll dive into the transformative benefits of the Total Worker Health approach and how you can implement it into your organization. No matter what industry you are in\, we will share several system-level solutions and discuss their fit for the unique needs of the Alaska working environment.  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nActionable Insights: Discover practical ways to enhance safety culture and advance worker well-being utilizing Total Worker Health principles.\nHands-On Tools: Gain access to validated tools and resources that will help you bring Total Worker Health to your organization. Collaborate with your leadership and workplace teams to create solutions together.\nReal-World Applications: Learn how to demonstrate the business and social value of this integrated approach. You will learn from several case studies when and how to apply these strategies to enhance your existing health and safety programs and practices.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nOffered by Alaska Safety Alliance in collaboration with NWCOHS and OHWC.\n  \n\nLocation: BP Energy Center Birch Room\, 1014 Energy Court Anchorage\, AK 99508 \nCost: $40 per person (includes lunch & refreshments). Scroll Down to Purchase Tickets. There are a limited amount of scholarships if cost is a barrier for your attendance. Please reach out to naomi@alaskasafetyalliance.org for more information. \n\nWorkshop Facilitators\nKatia Costa-Black\, PhD\, PT: Katia Costa-Black is the Senior Manager for Education and Partnerships at the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and the Outreach Core Lead at the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). In these roles\, she oversees the Total Worker Health® education portfolio of the Institute\, and is tasked to build research-to-practice partnerships in the Pacific Northwest region. Katia holds a B.Sc. in Physical Therapy\, a M.Sc. in Ergonomics and Biomechanics\, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering. Her research and teaching activities are informed by her two decades of experience in designing and implementing system-level preventive strategies for various organizations in the U.S. and abroad—with a focus on different aspects of Human Factors/ Ergonomics\, workers’ safety and well-being. \n\n\nNaomi DuCharme is the Executive Director of Alaska Safety Alliance and is a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) with expertise in Total Worker Health. She is a dedicated professional with a passion for promoting the health\, safety\, and well-being of workers in Alaska. With extensive experience in management and occupational health and safety\, she is committed to fostering environments that prioritize safety and well-being. Naomi actively contributes to advancing worker safety initiatives through her roles on the Region 10 Young Worker Safety Committee\, the Associated Builders and Contractors Safety Committee\, and the Anchorage Suicide Prevention Coalition. She serves as Vice President of the Alaska Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction. Naomi is recognized for her approachable\, professional demeanor and uses her experience in both executive and field level roles to effectively communicate and tailor information to meet people and organizations where they are and help them get to where they want to be. \n\n\nNancy Simcox\, MS: Nancy Simcox is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Continuing Education Program (OSHCE) at the University of Washington. She develops and delivers research-based education programs for professionals in the environmental\, health\, and safety fields\, including industrial hygienists\, physicians\, nurses\, and safety engineers. She oversees the creation of new educational programs that address emerging issues identified by workers\, employers\, and the practice community. Recent programs have covered topics such as forestry and agricultural risks\, reproductive health hazards\, workplace violence\, leadership development\, Total Worker Health\, and infectious disease prevention.  She has 25 years of experience in the field of occupational health and safety.  \n\n  \n \nLili Tenney\, DrPH\, MPH is the Director of Outreach and Programs for the Centers for Health\, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health. She is a leader in public health\, Total Worker Health\, communications\, and implementation sciences and is the founder of Health Links- helping organizations achieve sustainability and social change.
URL:https://www.alaskasafetyalliance.org/event/total-worker-health-in-action-strategies-for-organizational-success-in-alaska/
LOCATION:BP Energy Center\, 1014 Energy Court\, Anchorage\, 99508\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Unapologetic No - How choice drives performance\, promotions\, and power
DESCRIPTION:Join Woodrie Burich from The Integration Group in this session that challenges the status quo of overcommitment as a path to success. In the race to get noticed and promoted\, many professionals overextend themselves\, leaving little energy for what truly matters. Join us as we unpack how to navigate work pressures while fostering meaningful career growth. We’ll explore practical strategies for intentional decision-making\, tools for stress management and ways to cultivate a deeply supportive community. Together\, we’ll learn to align our professional efforts with our personal values—without losing our edge. Discover how the choices we make—especially our no’s—can amplify impact\, open doors for recognition\, and redefine the path to success. \n \nBio: \nWoodrie Burich is an award-winning thought leader\, Forbes Coaches Council member\, and founder of The Integration Group\, where she partners with organizations to transform high-stress environments into resilient\, results-driven cultures. With over 20 years of tech leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies\, Woodrie’s expertise spans multimillion-dollar programs and billion-dollar mergers. Known for her Boundaries Before Burnout® framework\, she helps leaders and teams turn stress into strategic action. \nShe is a Gold Stevie Award recipient for Achievement in Thought Leadership\, a Bronze Stevie Award winner for Female Thought Leader of the Year\, has presented a TEDx Talk\, and writes about sustainable success and inspired leadership in various publications. More about her can be found at www.workboundaries.com.
URL:https://www.alaskasafetyalliance.org/event/the-unapologetic-no-how-choice-drives-performance-promotions-and-power/
LOCATION:BP Energy Center\, 1014 Energy Court\, Anchorage\, 99508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sleep and Women's Health & Safety
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Secrets to Better Sleep! Join us for an eye-opening workshop with the Alaska Sleep Clinic as we dive into one of the most crucial pillars of your health\, safety\, and overall well-being: SLEEP! Discover the essentials of healthy sleep and explore the far-reaching impacts of sleep disturbances like sleep apnea and sleep deprivation that might occur due to shift work and for other reasons. Plus\, we’ll tackle the unique sleep challenges women face during pregnancy and postpartum\, perimenopause\, and menopause—and share practical strategies to overcome them. Don’t miss this chance to transform your nights and energize your days! \nThis workshop will be presented by 3 speakers: Dr. Aderonke Akindipe\, DNP\, MBA\, MSN\, APRN\, FNP-BC\, Penny Sauderson\, and Jennifer Hines. \n \nBios: \nDr. Aderonke Akindipe\, DNP\, MBA\, MSN\, APRN\, FNP-BC \nDr. Aderonke Akindipe\, affectionately known as Dr. Ade\, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, entrepreneur\, and founder of Rejuvenate Health and Wellness\, a practice in Anchorage\, Alaska dedicated to empowering women over 40 to achieve optimal health and vitality through personalized\, integrative care. With a background that seamlessly blends healthcare and business\, Dr. Ade has a proven track record of using innovative strategies and technology to transform patient engagement and wellness experiences. \nAs a healthcare leader with over a decade of experience\, Dr. Ade specializes in pivoting businesses to meet evolving needs\, leveraging technology to create meaningful patient interactions\, and driving outcomes through AI-powered personalization and seamless integration into care workflows. Her expertise spans hormone optimization\, weight loss\, stress management\, and creating corporate wellness programs tailored to empower busy professionals. \nDr. Ade has spoken at health care conferences\, contributed to professional panels\, and collaborated with organizations to address the unique challenges of midlife wellness\, including hormonal health\, energy optimization\, and work-life balance. She is passionate about equipping individuals and organizations with actionable strategies to improve health outcomes and enhance overall productivity. \nWhen she’s not leading her practice or consulting on wellness initiatives\, Dr. Ade is an advocate for using technology to reimagine healthcare delivery\, making wellness accessible\, personalized\, and impactful. \n \nPenny Saunderson \nPenny Saunderson has lived in Alaska off and on since 1984. In 1997 my family moved here again for the 3rd time and we stayed. My husband and I have 9 children between us and 12 grandchildren. I have always loved Alaska and the people that live here. I really love camping\, fishing\, and plants. I have worked in sleep for the last 19 years. My background is nursing.  What I love about sleep is seeing the patient come in as a train wreck at the beginning of the night and then leave in the morning quote “Fixed and Refreshed.” \n \nJennifer Hines \nJennifer Hines is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Alaska Sleep Clinic and has been for 8 years.  Prior to moving to Alaska with her husband and 2 daughters\, Jennifer was an award-winning Morning Radio DJ for 25 years.  She grew up as the child of a truck driver and is the wife of a shift worker; so she has first-hand knowledge of sleep issues.  Since coming to Alaska Sleep Clinic\, the company has won the BBB’s Torch Award for Ethics twice\, Small Business of the Year from the Alaska Chamber and has been voted by Alaskans Best Sleep Clinic in the state 3 years.  Her spare time is spent doing cross Fit with her sleep-tech husband Micah\, cheering on her middle school daughter at comp volleyball games and preparing with her oldest for her first grandbaby\, arriving in May. \n 
URL:https://www.alaskasafetyalliance.org/event/sleep-and-womens-health-safety/
LOCATION:BP Energy Center\, 1014 Energy Court\, Anchorage\, 99508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get Hired! Anchorage
DESCRIPTION:The Get Hired! event is an exciting opportunity for High School Students and Adult Job Seekers to engage with volunteers from Construction organizations who are actively recruiting! Participants will receive feedback on their resumes\, engage in practice interviews\, and discover the training and educational pathways that will advance them in their career. This is a great opportunity to network with the Construction industry\, find support for your goals\, and discover new career pathways. Job seekers could expect to walk away from this event with prospects for a job and essential resume feedback!
URL:https://www.alaskasafetyalliance.org/event/get-hired-anchorage/
LOCATION:BP Energy Center\, 1014 Energy Court\, Anchorage\, 99508\, United States
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SUMMARY:WIC Week - Health\, Safety\, and Wellness in Construction Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\nJoin Naomi DuCharme\, CHST\, CPC to discuss the foundations of health\, safety\, and wellness in the construction industry. We will discuss real concerns and  real strategies to integrate health\, safety and wellness at all levels of an organization. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a NAWIC event celebrating WIC “Women in Construction” Week. RSVP to this event and learn more about other WIC events at https://www.nawic-ak.org/women-in-construction-week.
URL:https://www.alaskasafetyalliance.org/event/wic-week-health-safety-and-wellness-in-construction-luncheon/
LOCATION:BP Energy Center\, 1014 Energy Court\, Anchorage\, 99508\, United States
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SUMMARY:WIC Week - Women in Construction Alaska
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\nJoin us to learn about Women in Construction in the State of Alaska. Where are we now\, and where are we headed? We invite anyone with a vested interest in the construction industry in Alaska to join us\, including employers\, recruiters\, and anyone interested or currently working in construction or construction-related industries.  \nHere is the agenda: \n\n9:00- Welcome & National Association of Women in Construction Alaska Chapter Presentation\n9:30- Karinne Wiebold\, Economist\, State of Alaska will be presenting on the federal infrastructure investment in Alaska and the impact on the economy and workforce\, as well as providing us with an overview of women’s current and potential future impact on Alaska’s economy specific to construction and related industries.\n10:30- Break\n10:45- National Center for Construction Education & Research Presentation of “In Her Own Words”\, a project that surveyed women in construction to highlight the unique benefits women bring to the construction craft workforce\, the obstacles they encounter getting in and staying in the industry\, and their advice on what contractors can do to recruit and retain more women in the craft workforce.\n12:00- Lunch – Join Naomi DuCharme\, CHST\, CPC for Health\, Safety\, and Wellness in Construction. We will discuss real concerns and real strategies to integrate health\, safety\, and wellness at all levels of an organization.\n1:15- My Career Story (7 Women in Construction share their personal career journey)\n2:30- Closing Statements & Calls for Intentional Networking\n3:00-4:00 Intentional Networking\n\nAdditional details of the event are to come\, please check back at a later date.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a NAWIC event celebrating WIC “Women in Construction” Week. RSVP to this event and learn more about other WIC events at https://www.nawic-ak.org/women-in-construction-week.
URL:https://www.alaskasafetyalliance.org/event/wic-week-women-in-construction-alaska/
LOCATION:BP Energy Center\, 1014 Energy Court\, Anchorage\, 99508\, United States
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