Connecting EHS Professionals for Two Full Days of Learning and Innovation

2026 Midwest EHS Conference

Dates: October 5 & 6, 2026

Venue: DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center  |  2431 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO

Host: Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM)

SMC Website: smcelectric.com

Elevate Facility Safety, Health & Compliance

The annual Midwest EHS Conference brings together Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS) leaders, facility managers, and manufacturing professionals from across the region for two full days of intensive learning, resource sharing, and networking.

Hosted by the Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM), the 2026 event features an expanded agenda structure designed to deliver maximum practical value:

  • 3 High-Impact Keynote Sessions, featuring industry leaders like Don Harkey (CEO of People Centric Consulting Group) addressing the vital link between safety, engagement, and culture.
  • 21 Specialized Breakout Sessions covering regulatory reporting, environmental compliance, risk mitigation, and workforce protection.
  • Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Opportunities to help credentialed safety professionals maintain their certifications.
  • An Interactive Expo Floor connecting plant managers with cutting-edge industrial safety technologies and technical service providers.

Whether you're looking to keep up with changing OSHA and NFPA standards, improve safety culture, or lower workers' compensation claims, this conference equips you with actionable tools for your facility.

SMC’s Booth: "Forgotten" Facility Safety

While standard safety protocols cover visible basics like PPE, fire extinguishers, and eye-wash stations, critical operational vulnerabilities often go unaddressed until an audit or incident occurs.

At this year’s conference, smc is highlighting the critical, "forgotten" items on your facility safety checklist—combining physical ergonomic protection with mandatory electrical maintenance standards.

Core Solutions Featured at the SMC Booth

1. Mandatory NFPA 70B Compliance & Electrical Maintenance Programs (EMP)

Recent updates to NFPA 70B transformed it from a recommended practice into a mandatory standard. Facilities can no longer rely solely on reactive repair or informal electrical upkeep.

  • The Requirement: Plants must design, document, and execute a formal, risk-based Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP).
  • SMC Support: Our electrical engineering and maintenance specialists help you build compliant EMP frameworks, implement continuous thermal monitoring, complete arc-flash hazard analyses, and establish predictive testing schedules to protect personnel and prevent catastrophic downtime.

2. Wearable Industrial Exoskeletons

Protect technicians from chronic strain during heavy lifting, overhead assembly, and repetitive material handling.

  • Fatigue & Injury Reduction: Wearable suits offset joint load and reduce lumbar/shoulder strain by up to 40%.
  • Live Hands-On Demo: Step into an industrial exoskeleton at our booth to experience how modern wearable technology assists physical performance in real time.

3. Proactive Ergonomic Assessments

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain a top cause of lost workdays in manufacturing.

  • Custom Site Audits: Identifying high-risk manual tasks, repetitive strain factors, and poor lifting geometry.
  • Engineering Solutions: Implementing workstation adjustments, automated assist devices, and strain-reduction equipment designed for long-term operator health.

Register for the conference directly through the Missouri Association of Manufacturers website below. 

Hotel Accommodations: Discounted room rates at the DoubleTree Springfield are available for conference attendees through September 5th.

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