Join experts from ASSP, ISEA and CPWR to discuss the evolution of head protection and the latest advancements shaping the industry. Explore current research and standards to gain a deeper understanding of how head protection has evolved; discuss common misconceptions; and gain insight on what’s next in ensuring even greater protection in the workplace.
What You Will Learn
- Explore the evolution of head protection and how it impacts current practices
- Review common misunderstandings about head protection standards
- Discuss new advancements and the future of headgear safety
- Identify the key factors to consider when selecting head protection
Speakers
Lauren Bauerschmidt, CSP
Senior Manager, Standards and Technical Services, ASSP
Lauren Bauerschmidt is a senior manager of standards and technical Services at ASSP, focusing on standards related to metrics, fall protection and risk management. Before joining ASSP, she worked at Abbott Laboratories with a concentration on ergonomics in manufacturing. Bauerschmidt holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Engineering from the University of Michigan. Her master’s degree is focused on ergonomics and safety.
Diana Jones
Senior Director of Technical Programs, ISEA
Diana Jones is the senior director of technical programs and development at the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA). She supports product groups and provides direction and oversight for all ISEA-administered voluntary standards, working to steward and grow the industry’s standards program, identify opportunities for expansion and establish relationships with new stakeholders. Prior to ISEA, Jones spent nearly six years with the National Fire Protection Association, where she managed portfolios for electrical, industrial and chemical solutions.
Rosa Greenberg, M.P.H.
Research Analyst, Research to Practice, CPWR
Rosa Greenberg is a research analyst with CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training’s Research to Practice (r2p) program. Her work focuses on falls, and she develops occupational safety translational products and performs evaluation for the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR falls campaign. Greenberg co-facilitates CPWR’s Expert Evaluation Panel on Head Protection in Construction. She holds an M.P.H. from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health.