Speakers

John A Newquist

Partner

John Newquist, CSP, is a safety consultant and expert witness with over 35 years of boots-on-the-ground experience in accident investigation and safety training. John brings a unique, behavioral approach to understanding safety compliance and severe injury prevention. He develops and teaches highly sought-after safety courses for Northern Illinois University (NIU), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), and the Construction Safety Council. Throughout his career, John has dedicated himself to reshaping industry standards and equipping safety professionals with the practical tools needed to eliminate catastrophic hazards.

johnanewquist@gmail.com

Event Schedule

14
Sep
2026
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Session M15
Room:

SAFETY CONFERENCE

HEALTH CONFERENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE

Why This Conference Matters

Each year, the conference brings together 450-500 professionals from 29 states, 142 Illinois communities, and 3 countries, representing 465 companies across 26 industries all with a shared goal: advancing environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and public health

If you are, or 

if you know of someone

who is an excellent presenter,

please consider our 

2026 conference.