Building a Safety Champion

When:

  • Sep 28, 2027 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM
  • Sep 29, 2027 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Oct 26, 2027 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM
  • Oct 27, 2027 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where:

  • ELEVATE - Business & Events Center
  • 4100 Westown Pkwy
  • West Des Moines, IA 50266
Fee Type of Fee
$2,150 / Person - MBI Members
$2,600 / Person - Non-Members

Presenters: Jason Kunz, The Kunz Company - Apple Valley, MN | Anna Copeland, Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - Moline, IL | Dr. Tara Rinehart, Master Builders of Iowa - West Des Moines, IA

This leadership program equips leaders with the tools and mindset to lead a culture of safety through accountability, clear expectations, and meaningful recognition. Grounded in practical strategies and real-world examples, this training helps leaders understand the full impact of safety culture—from employee engagement to organizational performance—and empowers them to model, reinforce, and sustain safe behaviors at every level. Participants will learn how to define expectations, measure safety efforts, coach for improvement, and involve all team members in building a safer, more proactive workplace.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Define and communicate clear safety expectations to employees across all roles.
  • Recognize and reinforce safe behaviors using positive feedback and coaching strategies.
  • Measure safety performance and respond effectively to both safe and unsafe actions.
  • Foster active employee involvement in safety conversations and improvement efforts.

Master Builder Designation: Leadership - 10 Credits | Safety - 10 Credits | Your Choice - 2 Credits