Work Health Solutions Sponsors Launch of Health & Safety Industry Group: Safety Allies Leadership

March 23, 2023 – Greater Sacramento, CA – Work Health Solutions, providers of concierge-style occupational health for large-scale employers nationwide, is sponsoring a newly launched industry group: Safety Allies Leadership Forum, a network of safety professionals based in Las Vegas whose mission is to advocate for workplace safety. The Forum will help provide information and facilitate communication between industry leaders to collaborate on workplace safety programs, discuss best practices, and share new ideas. 

Industry professionals in Las Vegas are invited to enroll and become part of an active network of advocates working together toward one goal – to make the workplace safer – by visiting https://safetyallies.com/. 

“I have been in this industry for a long time, and I am always looking to interact with like-minded individuals to discuss pressing issues. When I approached Work Health Solutions with the idea of creating a safety leadership forum, they thought it could be an extremely valuable tool for the industry,” said Ric Newell Founding Board member of Safety Allies and Director of Safety at Wynn Resorts Las Vegas. “They have been instrumental in helping us put the infrastructure in place to provide a collaborative environment for industry professionals fostering new innovations and creative solutions.”

Safety professionals from some of the most well-known properties in Las Vegas will be represented on the board of Safety Allies: 

• Ric Newell - Founding Board member of Safety Allies and Director of Safety at Wynn Resorts Las Vegas
• Melony Wallace – Director of Safety at MGM Resort International
• CJ Meyers – Director of Safety and Risk at Allegiant Stadium
• Greg Goll – Vice President of Safety, Security and Risk Management at Palms Casino Resort
• Randy Conner - Regional VP of Risk Management at Westgate Resorts
• Rodd Weber – Executive Director of Safety and Quality at Penta Building Group

Bimonthly, in-person meetings in Las Vegas will offer a place for safety professionals to explore safety initiatives that are the heart of the profession, learn about current regulations and how they should be applied, mentor those interested in safety, share the passion and provide a great opportunity to elevate safety in our city. These sessions will not be taped nor will people be able to access them online, so privacy and the freedom to address real, topical issues will not be compromised. There will also be networking events, local meet and greet events to help connect industry professionals and an online forum. 

(Events and resources are for registered members only)

The first event is scheduled to take place in-person at Wynn Resorts Las Vegas:

• Member Meeting - Tuesday, April 11 at 11:30am. Keynote speakers - Bill Gardner, Chief Administrator Officer of Nevada OSHA and Todd Schultz, Chief Administrative Officer, Safety Consultation and Training Section. 

“As safety professionals ourselves, we thought it was a great idea to create a forum that would provide a place for safety colleagues to gather and discuss issues that are foremost on everyone’s minds. Being able to meet with others to have candid conversations to help drive the industry forward is invaluable. We only hope that everyone takes advantage of this opportunity,” said Dr. Letitia Heshmat, Founder and President of Work Health Solutions.

To become a member of Safety Allies, go to https://safetyallies.com/ to enroll.

Work Health Solutions designs customized concierge-style occupational health programs for large-scale employers nationwide. Dedicated to preserving a safe work environment, Work Health Solutions takes a unique approach to employee health and wellness by providing proactive care that brings added value to enterprise-level organizations and its employees. 

Work Health Solutions programs are administered through three flexible options: on-site clinics offering medical services at a client’s location; state-of-the art mobile vans or pop-up clinics; and concierge-style employee health centers. Services include workers comp management, OSHA mandated exams and health surveillance, primary care, COVID-19 support, preventative injury programs, virtual ergonomic assessments, wellness programs, telehealth, travel medicine, DOT physicals, drug screenings, and more. 

For more information, visit www.workhealthsolutions.comor Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube. For direct inquiries, email info@workhealthsolutions.comor call (877) 899-9959.