2026 Safety & Health Conference 

Join us March 4 for CBIA’s 2026 Safety & Health Conference, a full-day event focused on workplace safety, compliance, and practical strategies to protect your workforce. 

We kick off the day with a session on noise-induced hearing loss, exploring one of the most overlooked workplace hazards.

Attendees will learn how to conduct noise surveys, implement effective hearing conservation programs, and select the right PPE to prevent injuries. 

Other topics include: 

• Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: We address the challenges employers face with impairment, ADA compliance, and evolving state marijuana laws. Participants will explore how to craft policies that protect safety while respecting employee rights. 

• Accident Investigation and Workers’ Compensation Management: We cover the full life cycle of workplace injuries. Experts will guide attendees through compliant accident investigations, effective claims management, and strategies to prevent future incidents. 

• Active Shooter Preparedness: Practical guidance on emergency planning, situational awareness, and real-world response to critical incidents in the workplace. 

Don’t miss the exclusive afternoon OSHA training session—this hands-on, in-depth course is designed for safety managers, HR professionals, and business leaders ready to take compliance to the next level. 

Learn directly from OSHA experts about current standards, inspection readiness, and practical strategies to implement and enforce safety programs across your organization. 

This optional add-on is a rare opportunity to gain actionable skills that can immediately improve workplace safety and reduce organizational risk. 

Connect with other safety professionals, gain actionable knowledge, and stay current on the latest trends, regulations, and best practices in workplace safety and health.

Agenda  

7:30 am | Check-In & Networking Breakfast 

8:30 am | Opening Remarks 

• Delmarina López, Associate HR Counsel, CBIA 

8:35 am | Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: The Overlooked Risk 

9:15 am | Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace: Balancing Safety, Policy, Compassion 

• Emily Gianquinto, Special Counsel, CBIA 
• Tiffany Hubbard, Partner, McCarter & English 

10 am | Networking Break 

10:20 am | From Injury to Resolution: Accident Investigation & Workers’ Compensation Management 

11:05 am | Active Shooter Preparedness: Being Proactive & Reactive

• Sgt. John Brester, Emergency Services Unit, Connecticut State Police
• Sgt. Thomas Stackpole, Emergency Services Unit, Connecticut State Police 

11:45 am | Networking Lunch 

12:30 pm | Optional Session: OSHA Introduction to Evacuation & Emergency Planning 

• Instructor: Chip Darius, Founder & President, Safety Priority Consultants LLC 

4:30 pm | Adjourn