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February 18, 2002 IDAHO HOSTS SYMPOSIUM ON SAFETY, HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT The 2002 Idaho Governor’s Safety and Health Conference and Boise State University’s Safety Awareness Day have combined to provide the Idaho Joint Safety Symposium 2002 at Boise State University April 15-18, 2002. Keynote speakers and workshops will be provided to highlight modern trends and techniques for protecting workers, the public and the environment. Attendees from across the intermountain region are expected. The symposium begins on Monday, April 15, and continues through Thursday, April 18, at Boise State’s Student Union Building. Two to three hundred participants are expected to attend courses on occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental law, and community safety and health issues. Representatives of over 50 safety, health and environmental supply distributors are also expected in the vendor show portion of the symposium. Keynote speakers for the symposium include Governor Kempthorne’s representative and Boise State President Charles Ruch. This symposium is being held with Governor Kempthorne’s support and endorsement. "This symposium has been designed with the Safety and Health professional in mind, as well as providing an educational opportunity for interested community members and Boise State University students and faculty," said Michelle Steeler, a conference planning committee co-chair. "Small business owners and those individuals responsible for the safety and health of individuals who want to improve their performance in safety are welcome and encouraged to attend." While attendees can register at the door, pre-registration is available by calling Janelle Bogan at (208) 463-1343 or by email at mjbogan@cableone.net. Messages or requests for information can also be left at (208) 396-2300. A fee of $150 covers all four days of the conference. Contact: Media contact:
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