Prior to the Great Depression, the Michigan Safety Conference
was formed to help Michigan business, industry and government to reduce
accidents, injuries and property damage.
The first conference took place in 1929 presenting safety-related seminars and displays to the public. Seven years later, in 1936, the second conference was held. Conference notes reveal that the featured speaker was Gerald R. Ford, Sr., father of President Gerald R. Ford, Jr.
The annual conference was alternated between Grand Rapids and Detroit for many years and in 1960, the conference was held in Lansing where it is now held each year.
Today, over 5,500 attendees make up the safety,
health and environmental employees who 
seek information on the latest
techniques and equipment. The conference is organized and operated
as a not-for-profit corporation. Membership is on a voluntary
basis, with representatives from business, industry, education, labor
and government.
In addition to the annual conference, the Michigan Safety Conference sponsors annual scholarships to assist students who are enrolled in occupational safety and health programs at accredited Michigan universities.
