June 2, 2026
8:00AM - 9:00AM

Industrial Health Track

Beyond Physical Safety: The Critical Link Between Occupational Safety and Workplace Mental and Behavioral Health

Speaker: Cynthia M. Crespo-Bonaparte, MS, MIE, CHSP, CSSGB

Health and safety professionals must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to recognize mental and behavioral health concerns. This session will explore how the nation’s mental and behavioral health crisis affects a significant portion of the population at home, in schools, and in the workplace. 

We  will also address appropriate processes for reporting concerns, identify who should receive those reports, and provide guidance on managing and de-escalating confrontations should they arise.