Every year the Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference (GISHC) offers 2 days of training and education, providing the latest tools, technologies and strategies for workplace safety and health. Alternating between the eastern and western side of the state, each year it attracts approximately 1000 safety and health attendees. More than 300 volunteers, representing the diversity of industrial Washington, contribute to its success year after year!
Find out more by following the links provided below (you will be redirected to an external site):
- Conference Overview — Information about this years conference and Featured Presentations.
- Special Events — Learn about the Poletop Rescue competition.
- Lifesaving Awards — Nominate someone for a life saving award or a heroic rescue and view previous recipients.
- Exhibit & Demo Halls — The conference wouldn't be complete without the trade show exhibits where companies display cutting-edge technologies focused on improving worker safety. The Demo Hall will feature lockout/tagout, fall protection, and 3-point truck exiting demonstrations and more!
- Advisory Board — Learn about the members of the Governor's Industrial Safety & Health Conference Advisory Board.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | Maritime Safety Day - at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup |
| April 3, 2025 | Construction Safety Day - at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup |
| September 23, 2025 | Preconference Workshops - at the Spokane Convention Center |
| September 24, 2025 | Pole Top Rescue Competition - at the Spokane Convention Center |
| September 24-25, 2025 | Governor's Industrial Safety & Health Conference - at the Spokane Convention Center |
| November 12, 2025 | Agriculture Safety Day - Skagit Valley (tentative) |