Are you interested in taking OSHA 10 or know someone who is? This is a wonderful and affordable opportunity!

Mentorship opportunity with graduate level safety course at Purdue University. Purdue University is looking to partner with Nonprofits. Please see the attached flyer for more information and contact Mark Wilson [email protected]

Mentorship opportunity with graduate level safety course at Purdue University

Background:  HSCI 55300 – Advanced Safety Management and Culture is a required course in the Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences Masters degree program at Purdue.    The capstone project involves working with a local organization to provide safety-related advice.

The need:  An invitation for interested GLASC members to work with the students as they develop recommendations for the community partner.

Requirements: We are also partnering with Safety for Nonprofits (SN4P).  Any members working with on the project will need to register with SN4P as a volunteer and complete an online onboarding process (no charge).

Time commitment:  There is not a set time commitment.  

• I will try to arrange a facility tour at a time to accommodate schedules as much as possible. 
• You may correspond via email with the graduate students
• You are welcome to meet with students and attend class (8:30am Fridays) if you would like.
• The course ends in May, but we would like to periodically follow-up with our partners over a longer term.

For more information, contact:   Mark Wilson.   [email protected]

On Wednesday, March 18, the Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council welcomed Nikki Samuelson, MOT, ORT, CHT from the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, an OrthoIndy practice,as our featured speaker.

Nikki shared valuable insights with members and guests during her presentation, “Shouldering the Load: A Hand Therapy Perspective on Workplace Injury Prevention.” She walked attendees through practical ways to reduce strain and prevent common workplace injuries, focusing on how factors like weight, distance, and body mechanics can significantly impact the stress placed on our shoulders and upper extremities.

Pictured are three of our members participating in a hands-on demonstration, getting a firsthand feel for how weight and distance from the body can dramatically change the load placed on the shoulders.

A big thank you to Nikki for helping our members better understand how small adjustments can make a big difference in workplace safety.

The Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council was proud to host our February meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Greater Lafayette Area Career Academy.

We were especially excited to officially welcome Sandi Herring as our newest board member! Sandi serves as the EHS Professional at Rea Magnet Wire and is no stranger to GLASC leadership, having previously served on the board. We’re thrilled to have her expertise and passion back at the table.

Our featured topic, ABCDs of Fall Protection, was both educational and deeply impactful. We had the privilege of hearing from Sampson Briggs of 3M, whose personal story truly resonated. At just 18 years old, Sampson survived a fall from a roof!! an experience that now fuels his commitment to advancing fall protection awareness and safety practices. His message was powerful, practical, and unforgettable.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to prioritize safety in our community. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on March 18!

Have you heard about Cars for Keeps? They are currently accepting applications and continuing their mission to remove one of the biggest barriers to workplace success: reliable transportation.

For members of the Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council, this is more than a feel-good cause, it aligns directly with what we stand for. Safe, dependable transportation helps employees get to work consistently, reduces stress, and supports overall well-being. When individuals have reliable vehicles, companies see improved attendance, productivity, and stability.

Partnering with or supporting Cars for Keeps means:
🚗 Strengthening workforce reliability in our community
🛠 Supporting employees who are working hard but need a transportation boost
🤝 Investing in safer, more stable lives beyond the jobsite

Reliable transportation isn’t just a convenience, it’s a safety and workforce issue. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference right here in Greater Lafayette.

We kicked off our first meeting of the year with speaker and lunch sponsor ATI Physical Therapy. Ginger Dayton Ginger Dayton’s “Not Another Meeting! Adding Value Through Safety Teams & Inspections” training equipped organizations with practical strategies to strengthen their safety culture through empowered safety teams and effective inspection processes.

Participants learned how to define meaningful team goals, build strong cross‑functional membership, and create accountability through clear expectations and management support.

The session also demonstrated how well‑designed inspections, supported by focused checklists, training, and follow‑up, can uncover real issues, drive practical improvements, and increase employee engagement.

With a blend of hands‑on activities and actionable tools, Ginger showed how safety teams and inspections can become true value‑adding components of any workplace safety program.

Today we hosted our annual Member Appreciation Lunch, and it was a great time all around. We learned from Jeff Smith with RMS Safety, who spoke to the group about Interactive Safety Training, insightful and engaging.

We also took a moment to pause and thank our GLASC Board for another fantastic year of service:
President: John Sanders – Caterpillar Logistics
Vice President: Bobby Williams – ATI
Treasurer: Brandy Marsh – GE Aerospace, US
Secretary: Heather Dyer – Koorsen Fire & Security
Trustee: Ryan Griffin – Martin
Trustee: Jason Burge – Walmart
Trustee: Heather Howard – Magid
Webmaster: Kyle Paddock – Safety Resources

We were proud to swear in our President, Treasurer, and Webmaster, and we’re looking ahead to an exciting 2026.

Thank you to Ryan Griffin with Martin Supply for speaking on “Changes and Updates-Upcoming Tech and Trends” at our October meeting!

Also, thanks to Chandler Shepard and Martin Supply for lunch!

Speaker: Ryan Griffin 

Lunch Sponsor: Chandler Shepard – [email protected]

Thank you to all of our members and attendees! Please join us at our next meeting November 19! Ryan Bruner (Safety Resources) will be discussing roofing safety. 

In honor of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11th), our President, John Sanders spent time instructing teenagers in the community on the importance of Fire Safety. They covered Lithium-Ion battery awareness, smoke detectors, fire drills, the fire triangle and were even able to put out a fire using a fire extinguisher, courtesy of Koorsen Fire and Security!

Check out our Instagram and LinkedIN posts as well!

September 18th, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott- Lafayette
7:30AM-4:30PM
Join Us!- Register Here:

Thank you to David Huisman with Hex Armor for speaking on “Safety Eyewear” at our August meeting!

Also, thanks to Hex Armor for lunch!

Speaker: David Huisman
Lunch Sponsor: Liz Dwyer [email protected]

Thank you to all of our members and attendees! Please join us at our Safety Expo September 18.