2024 Fatalities – A Deeper Dive

2024 Fatalities – A Deeper Dive

PRESENTED BY: Chris Johnson, MIOSHA

WHEN: Wednesday, April 29 at 12 PM

• VIRTUAL ONLY
• CEUs will be available

Description:

This presentation focuses on understanding workplace fatalities and the critical role of safety standards in preventing them. Guided by regulations and data from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the session highlights common causes of fatal incidents, including falls, struck-by hazards, electrocutions, and caught-in/between accidents.

We will look at the MIOSHA fatality cases from 2024 to identify contributing factors such as unsafe practices, lack of training, and failure to follow established safety protocols. The presentation emphasizes the importance of hazard recognition, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and adherence to safety regulations.

By the end of this session, attendees will gain a deeper awareness of workplace risks, learn practical strategies for preventing fatal incidents, and understand their role in maintaining a culture of safety and accountability on the job site in our efforts to get everyone home at the end of the day safely.

Speaker Bio:

Chris Johnson is a Senior Occupational Safety Consultant with the Consultation Education and Training Division of MIOSHA. Chris currently provides consultation and training services for Southwest Michigan counties.

Before working with the State of Michigan, Chris was a Safety Chair at a MVPP STAR manufacturing facility in West Michigan. His responsibilities included incident investigation, safety training, employee engagement, and developing and working with different employee lead safety teams in order to enhance the safety culture. Chris also has previous experience in the insurance industry, working with accident and liability investigations.

Chris is a graduate of Lake Superior State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science and is a licensed fire fighter and emergency medical technician in the State of Michigan.