SOLD OUT: MASON Construction Industry Give Back Event – Oct 15, 2026 – Beaumont, TX

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.)
Location: Industrial Safety Training Council, Room 177, 3749 Highway 69 N, Beaumont, TX 77705
Cost: Free to attend; lunch provided

Cultivating a Resilient Safety Culture: Building Safety Beyond Compliance

Mason Construction, in partnership with ABC Southeast Texas, ISTC, and GTBR, invites industry professionals to an Industry Give Back Event focused on building stronger, more resilient workplace safety cultures.

Featuring Justin Ganschow of Caterpillar Safety Services, this session will examine how organizations can move beyond regulatory compliance to create lasting safety practices through effective systems, leadership behaviors, shared values, and continuous improvement.

Session Overview

Caterpillar Safety Services presents a practical framework for developing a resilient safety culture built on four connected elements:

• A clear and effective safety system
• A shared safety mindset across the organization
• Consistent leadership behaviors
• An engaged workforce committed to continuous improvement

Key Learning Points

• Understand what defines a resilient safety culture and what it takes to sustain one.
• Identify why safety systems may fall short of their intended outcomes and where improvements can begin.
• Explore why employees may not always follow standard procedures and how leaders can foster a culture of care, learning, and accountability.

Featured Speaker: Justin Ganschow

Justin Ganschow brings more than 20 years of experience spanning public health and private industry. As an international keynote speaker and writer, he explores how leadership and human biology influence workplace safety and organizational culture.

His experience includes growing up on a farm, working as an environmental, health, and safety professional in heavy equipment manufacturing, and consulting across multiple industries. His presentations combine scientific research with real-world experiences to help frontline employees, leaders, executives, and safety professionals strengthen their approach to safety.

Ganschow currently serves as Business Development Manager for Caterpillar Safety Services in Peoria, Illinois. He holds the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credentials, along with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a master’s degree in Biology from Bradley University.

Registration Information

Attendance is free, and lunch will be provided. Seating is limited to 80 participants, so early registration is encouraged.

Join fellow industry professionals for practical insights and meaningful conversations about creating safer, more resilient workplaces.