Upcoming Conferences
National COSH Conference 2008
WisCOSH will be hosting the National COSH Conference this year, from November 12 to 15, in Milwaukee, WI. WisCOSH is currently in the planning process and will post additional information as things are confimed. WisCOSH is in the process of choosing a hotel and venue as well as a location to hold the National COSH Awards Banquet. WisCOSH hopes to be able to provide a spotlight on local workplace safety and health issues as well as provide some information and training in conjunction with the event.
Previous Conference/Conventions
Fall Safety and Health Conference 2007
WisCOSH held our 2007 Occupational Safety & Health Conference on Saturday, November 10. It will be held at the IBT/GCC Local 577C building, at 633 S. Hawley Rd., Milwaukee WI. The topics of the conference are Worker's Compensation, Family Medical Leave Act and an discussion on Ways to Improve Worker's Compensation. If you wish to make a reservation contact WisCOSH here.
National COSH Conference 2007
The National COSH Conference for 2007 was held the National Labor College (formerly the George Meany Center) in Silver Spring, MD from October 31 to November 3, 2007. A report will be posted shortly.
National COSH Conference 2006
WisCOSH sent Executive Director and President to Boston, MA for the 2006 National COSH Conference. A report on the conference and activities will be available soon.
National COSH Conference 2005
WisCOSH sent the Executive Director to attend the 2005 National COSH Conference. The conference was be held in Houston, TX. Board members Diane Richter and Sue Ruggles also attended. Sue Ruggles gave a presentation during one of the workshops.
This location was picked early in 2005 to highlight the deaths at the BP refinery. Since the hurricane season has also caused damage to this area there in a greater need than ever for vigilance in protecting worker safety.
National COSH Conference 2004
Here is a link to a report on the 2004 National COSH Conference. This is the third National COSH Conference I had attended.
National COSH Conference 2003
I was unable to attend the 2003 National COSH Conference which was held in Detroit, MI. However, our Executive Director Francis Bartrlt and President Irene Herron-Steeger did attend.
National COSH Conference 2002
In 2002 I was able to attend the National COSH Conference in Philidalphia with Irene Herron-Steeger and Frances Bartelt. When I find the pictures from this conference I will post them here.
National COSH Conference 1999
In 1999 I didn't find out in time for my union to change reservations for me to attend the COSH Conference in New Orleans. I did, however, attend the AFL-CIO International safety and health conference that was held immediately afterward and met many COSH members. When I locate the pictures I took I will post those photos here.
