Providing high-quality safety and health education since 1991

Since 1991, the Southern Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference has been providing high-quality OSH education for our region. SOSAFETY Conference is a joint venture between ASSP - Southern Oregon Chapter and Oregon OSHA.
​You can learn more on our websites at:
www.soassp.org/conference
osha.oregon.gov/conferences/southern/Pages/index.aspx
​Join us for this exciting in-person event as we bring some of the top experts in the field.
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Southern Oregon Occupational Safety and
​Health Conference October 14-16, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Southern Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference page! We are thrilled to announce our lineup of amazing presenters for our October In-Person Safety Conference. Our team has worked hard to find top-notch presenters, some regional rock stars, as well as some nationally recognized speakers. We are dedicated to making this event fun and interactive and we believe this will be one of our best conferences ever!

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2025 Keynote Speakers

Jeff Crapo

Colonel (R) Jeff Crapo served for over 24 years as an Army Officer, leading and commanding soldiers from tactical to strategic levels, including two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. For the past four years, Jeff has trained thousands of first responders, business professionals and individuals from all walks of life, to increase their effectiveness through the application of leadership.
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Luke Betts

Luke Betts is a senior safety management consultant at SAIF. He’s an active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and is currently the Region I assistant regional vice president: government affairs & professional development. He was a founding member and past president of the ASSP Broken Top Chapter in central Oregon. He is also a past president of the ASSP Columbia-Willamette Chapter and past chair of the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference.
In 2016 Luke received the ASSP Columbia-Willamette Chapter Safety Professional of the Year award and 2017 he received the ASSP Region I Safety Professional of the Year award. Prior to working at SAIF, he was the regional safety coordinator at Cintas, supporting over 20 operations. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and holds the professional designation of Associate in Risk Management-Enterprise wide Risk Management (ARM-E).
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Professional Development
Workshop:
​FOCUS Leadership and Resolving Complex Conflict

Scott Shumway, Principal - Emiment LLC
​October 14, 2025 Full Day Workshop

FOCUS Leadership and Resolving Complex Conflicts
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This workshop covers the following:

Hour 1: FOCUS Leadership (introduction to the theory of constraints)
  • Begin identifying and addressing bottlenecks — both visible and hidden. This hour focuses on recognizing what needs to change and sets the tone for the day.

Hour 2: Hands-On Experiment
  • Apply the principles from the first hour in a practical exercise. This interactive experiment solidifies understanding and fosters collaboration.

Hour 3: Change Leadership
  • Once bottlenecks are identified, the next challenge is managing resistance to change. This hour — based on concepts from my book, “The Invisible Four-Letter Word” — explores why people resist change and provides actionable strategies for overcoming resistance.

Hour 4: Resolving Complex Conflicts
  • Dive deeper into resolving entrenched conflicts by identifying their root causes. Participants learn practical methods to untangle and resolve even the most challenging struggles.

Hour 5: Q&A and Case Studies
  • Wrap up with an interactive question-and-answer session. This is an opportunity to address specific challenges, explore real-life case studies, and clarify any concepts discussed earlier in the day.​

Wednesday Opening Keynote Presentation

Stronger Together: Building Resilient Teams for Safety Professionals

Presented by Jeff Crapo, Co-Owner, Ethos Academy
In this engaging and insightful keynote address, participants explore strategies for building dynamic,
resilient teams that thrive in the demanding world of safety professionals. The keynote focuses on
fostering a positive team culture where individuals look out for one another, remain motivated under
pressure, and communicate effectively — even when delivering tough messages. Through real-world
examples and practical techniques, attendees gain actionable tools to strengthen team cohesion, boost
morale, and navigate complex conversations with confidence. This keynote is designed to inspire safety
leaders and professionals to create a culture of care, trust, and resilience within their teams.​

2025 Conference Registration
Our SOSAFETY 2025 Conference Registration is closed. Watch for updates and come back in August for this years registration.
2025 Conference Schedule
October 14 - Scott Shumway - Professional Dev. Workshop
October 14 - Pre-Conference CPR Workshop
October 15 - 16 Conference
One day only Conference
Full Conference 3-Days of Learning and Networking
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