Built on Experience. Sustained by Commitment.
Decades of Leadership in Workplace Safety
For decades, the Georgia Safety Conference has provided a consistent, credible forum for education, leadership development, and professional connection.
What began as a focused gathering of dedicated professionals has evolved into a respected annual tradition — bringing together leaders from business, industry, and government who share a commitment to strengthening safety culture across Georgia.
Our history reflects steady growth, responsible stewardship, and an unwavering focus on professional excellence.
a vision takes shape
In early 1994, Georgia Labor Commissioner David Poythress asked Earl Everett, then State Director of Safety Engineering, to develop and organize an event where he could meet directly with the professionals dedicated to keeping Georgia’s employees safe in the workplace.
That request became the foundation of what is now the Georgia Safety Conference — a forum built on leadership, accountability, and professional collaboration from the very beginning.
Growth with Purpose
As the profession has advanced, so has the conference.
Attendance has expanded to include hundreds of professionals representing diverse industries across Georgia and the Southeast. Educational offerings have broadened. Networking opportunities have strengthened. Partnerships have deepened.
Through sustained support of Kids’ Chance of Georgia, the conference has also reinforced its responsibility beyond professional development — contributing to the well-being of families affected by workplace tragedies.
A Trusted Annual Tradition
For many organizations, the Georgia Safety Conference is more than an event on the calendar. It is a reliable source of continuing education, peer connection, and industry insight.
Our history is defined by consistency — and our future is guided by the same commitment to quality, professionalism, and impact that has sustained the conference for decades.