ASSP CWC May 2026 Membership Meeting

Doors Open/Networking 11:00 a.m.

Buffet Lunch Served 11:15 a.m.

Introductions/Announcements 11:40 a.m.

Presentation 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Topic: Are you allocating your loss prevention resources correctly?

Are you focusing your time and resources on the losses that matter most?

In this interactive session, Brian Clarke will challenge traditional approaches to loss prevention in construction—offering a fresh perspective for both contractors and owners. Attendees will explore how injury-related costs and rework can significantly impact project profitability, often in ways that aren’t immediately visible.

Participants will be introduced to practical tools and worksheets designed to quantify the true financial impact of incidents, including hidden costs and the downstream effects on profit margins. Through real-world examples and group engagement, this session will help you better understand where your current loss prevention efforts are being spent—and whether they’re aligned with the biggest risks.

The presentation will also highlight research on the financial and schedule impacts of rework in construction and provide actionable strategies to reduce these losses.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify and quantify the true cost of injuries and rework
• Where loss prevention efforts are commonly misaligned
• The financial and schedule impacts of rework on projects
• Practical tools to better communicate risk and cost to leadership
• Strategies to reduce loss and improve project outcomes

Interactive Component:
Please bring a smartphone and be prepared to participate. Attendees will be asked to provide examples of a craft-related injury and a rework scenario from their experience.

Who Should Attend:
Safety professionals, project managers, supervisors, and anyone involved in construction risk management or operational decision-making.

Speaker: Brian Clarke, CSP, Managing Member, GEWllc

Brian Clarke graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health. Starting in 1999 Clarke spent 17 years as the Corporate Safety Director for Hoffman Construction of Portland OR. In 2011, Clarke started full time as the Managing Member of GEWllc a safety consulting company specializing in the Construction Industry.  In 2020 Clarke became the Co-Managing Member of HEILL Safety Solutions, an EHS Consulting company specializing in High Tech.

Brian is a founding/current Board member for the Construction Industry Crime Prevention Program. He has worked in conjunction with fellow safety professionals to establish the Oregon Construction Safety Summit, a monthly forum covering a variety of construction safety issues. Brian has been a presenter at various PDC’s across the USA and Western Canada.

In 2001 Brian was awarded the “Safety Professional of the Year” award from the ASSE Columbia Willamette Chapter.  In addition, Brian has taught Safety Standards and Law classes for Mt. Hood Community College’s Environmental/Safety Program as well as guest spoke at various universities throughout Washington and Oregon.

Registration Closes: Thursday, May 7th @ 5:00p.m

NOTE – PAYPAL NOT NEEDED TO PROCESS PAYMENT! CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Walk-Ins & Fees: While walk-ins are welcome with an additional fee (ASSP Members $30 / Non-Members $37.50), we greatly appreciate your registration and advance payment before the registration close date so that we can provide an accurate food and seating headcount to the venue. 

Dietary Restrictions: Please contact a Chapter Officer with any dietary restrictions.

New ASSP Members: If you are attending a Chapter meeting for the first time, please use the code provided in your welcome e-mail to waive your registration fees for your first meeting when registering online. If you do not pre-register and choose to join us day-of, please bring a copy of your welcome e-mail with the code to waive your fee.

Emeritus Members: If you hold Emeritus status with ASSP (Types of ASSP Memberships | ASSP) you may register as such for additional cost savings on Chapter meetings. 

Career Bridge Members: For those individuals in between or transitioning careers, you may register as such for additional cost savings on Chapter meetings.

Cancellations: Cancellation requests made after the close of registration are not eligible for a refund. If you make a request to cancel your registration before the event date, your registration credit may be used to attend the membership meeting immediately following the meeting you could not attend, as long as you reach out and request a credit before the event date. Please contact one of the following chapter officers to notify them of your cancellation and to request a credit for the next meeting: President, President-Elect, VP, Treasurer, Treasurer-Elect. If you are not able to attend the meeting immediately following the meeting you could not attend, we are not able to extend your registration credit.