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Build Safer Workplaces. Make Smarter Decisions.
Workplace risk rarely shows up as one issue.
It shows up in decisions. In culture. In how leaders respond when something feels small, until it isn’t.
The M3 Safety Summit brings together the conversations that are usually handled separately, mental health, injury costs, claims decisions, and organizational risk, and connects them in a way that reflects how they actually show up inside your organization.
Because what happens before and after an incident matters just as much as the incident itself.
Event details
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
(Check-in: 8:30 – 9:00 AM)
Lunch provided. Space is limited
TruStage
5910 Mineral Point Road
Madison, WI 53705
Advance registration required for campus access.
What you’ll explore
Mental Health and Workplace Risk
Keynote by: Kara McCaffrey
Mental health is often discussed at the surface level, but its impact on workplace safety, culture, performance, and risk runs deeper. This keynote will explore why organizations should pay attention now, what risk factors to watch for, and practical strategies that can help support employee well-being.
Kara McCaffrey is part-owner and Chief Wellness Officer at Houck Group Inc, in Pennsylvania. A certified mental health first aider, VitalCog instructor, and speaker, she brings a unique perspective shaped by experience in both construction and healthcare IT, with a focus on education and suicide prevention. Her advocacy is also deeply personal, rooted in the loss of her brother to suicide in 2005. Kara serves on several regional and national mental health and suicide prevention initiatives, including as 2026 Board Chair for Construction Suicide Prevention Week. She holds degrees from Penn State and UW-Madison and is currently pursuing a master’s in Health and Wellness Management from UW-Green Bay.
The Safety Professional’s Development Journey
Presented by: Mike Schultz
Safety leadership does not follow a one-size-fits-all path. This session will look at the often-unspoken expectations placed on safety professionals and how to focus development efforts where they create the most value for individuals, teams, and organizations.
Security Considerations During High-Risk Employee Terminations
Presented by: Ted Hayes
Employee terminations can become complex when there is a real or perceived threat of violence. This session will address planning considerations and security controls that can help protect employees before, during, and after a high-risk termination.
Impacting Your EMR Through Claim Management Strategies
Q&A with Robert Tenhagen & Dan Held
This open discussion will focus on workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work questions, claim red flags, medical-only versus indemnity implications, claim reporting, and strategies that may influence experience modification results.
Who should attend
This summit is designed for professionals who influence safety, people, claims, cost, and operational outcomes, including:
- Safety leaders and risk managers
- HR professionals and people leaders
- Claims and workers’ compensation professionals
- Operations and finance leaders
- Executives responsible for workforce risk, cost control, or organizational resilience
- Managers involved in employee safety, return-to-work decisions, or workplace incident response