Book Top Safety Guest Speakers
Looking to motivate your team and build a stronger safety culture? Our safety guest speakers bring real-world experience and powerful storytelling to safety events across North America. Whether it’s a safety week, leadership summit, or virtual keynote, these experts deliver impactful messages that stick.
Each of our workplace safety speakers has a proven track record of inspiring lasting change. Trusted by major organizations, they’re available for in-person or virtual events and offer real-life insights on injury prevention, accountability, and resilience. Our speakers are based across Canada and the U.S., and help organizations create a positive safety culture that drives engagement, teamwork, and long-term impact.
Most Requested Safety Speakers
Adam Kreek
Olympic Gold Medalist Rower, Social Entrepreneur and Expert in High Performance
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Andrew Brash
Calgary Climber and Author of 200 Metres From Everest’s Summit, Canadian Halts Climb to Rescue Man.
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Carl Dixon
Former Front Man Of The Guess Who, Traffic Accident Survivor. This sentence is invisible .
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Safety Stories That Stick: Moving from "near-miss" to a culture of ownership.
Hear real-life stories from safety guest speakers who’ve been personally impacted by workplace injuries and fatalities. Their powerful keynotes reveal how one moment can change everything—for themselves, their families, and entire organizations. These speakers go beyond policies and procedures—they connect through emotion, experience, and transformation.
Beyond Compliance: Building worker resilience and psychological safety
A strong safety program creates a healthier, more productive workplace and reduces costly incidents and disruptions. Because your people are your most valuable asset, our workplace safety speakers help your teams embrace accountability, prevention, and personal ownership.
Many of our speakers support organizations committed to safety success and Target Zero. Let us help your team take the next step toward building a high-impact safety culture.
Let’s build your safety legacy. Don't just fill a slot in your agenda. Let's find the voice that will stay in your employees' heads long after they leave the room. Call us at 1-800-693-6665 or [email protected] to talk about your goals, or browse our full roster of workplace safety experts.WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“CWB Financial Group was blown away by Alvin's presentation. Not only did he exceed our expectations but he gave us many powerful messages that we will remember for years to come. When we met with Alvin he was very professional and listened to what we wanted to present to our audience. Our audience was so captivated by his presentation that we wished we booked him for 2 hours! Thank you for making our experience so enjoyable.”
Lisa Poitras, Creative Services Advisor, Canadian Western Bank
“Alvin's message was so many things… inspiring, energetic, relatable, genuine, important, insightful, motivating - I could go on and on. Even though this year's conference was virtual, Alvin was on point. When you present virtually, the audience participation and feedback is lost. Alvin adapted perfectly and managed the "virtual-ness" with remarkable ease. We received several comments from our audience, here's just a couple … Alvin is such an inspiration!! An amazing presentation!!! Thank you! I felt such a positive vibe from Alvin and laughed that it makes me feel good. What an impact Alvin had on our audience! Thank you for that, and being part of our day making this year's conference one of the best yet!”
Susie Mack | Co-ordinator of Operations, ND Center for Persons with Disabilities (NDCPD)
"Andrew Brash's Multimedia Keynote presentation left me uplifted and inspired, but most importantly with the knowledge affirming that saving a life is the most important thing we can do for another human being. Andrew eloquently tells his story of events that took place on Mt. Everest in 2006 and 2008 - and his audience is riveted and right along on the climbs with him! The pictorial slides take your breath away as the story unfolds. The "human element" of this story can't help but touch your heart and ground your thoughts! Andrew Brash gives an excellent presentation and is a dynamic speaker!"Marlene Donnelly - Coordinator - Alberta Teachers' Association Guidance Conference
"Carl almost instinctively tailored his message to enhance our key message that zero injuries are achievable. He also showed how a few seconds of not focusing on the right thing can result in a life changing experience. " "His presentation style is engaging and the emotion of his very personal incident captivated the audience which gave him two standing ovations. ""If your company needs a powerful message mixed in with world-class music for entertainment, then I believe that Carl Dixon may be your best choice - I highly recommend him." Veridian Corporation
How to book a speaker
- Contact us for speaker recommendations or to request availability for a speaker. We'll package up info for you in a shareable proposal format.
- You've found your perfect speaker! Now, we'll help you invite the speaker to your event and advise you throughout the contracting process.
- Your dedicated logistics manager will guide you throughout the planning process, schedule a call for you and the speaker, and help ensure your speaker is prepped and ready to exceed expectations!
Real Questions We Get from Safety Directors (FAQ)
Does hiring a speaker actually lower our costs?
Absolutely. Beyond the human cost, workplace injuries in the US alone cost around USD 176.5 billion annually. Investing in a speaker who can spark a 74% reduction in incidents isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s a massive financial win.
What exactly is “Psychological Safety,” and do I need it?
It is the shared belief that your team is safe for “interpersonal risk-taking”. If your workers are afraid to report a hazard or admit a mistake because they’ll be punished, you have a major safety gap. Our experts specialize in fixing this specific trust issue.
How do your speakers handle “AI Anxiety” or digital distractions?
This is a huge 2026 trend. As teams integrate more wearables and sensors, employees often feel isolated or over-monitored. Our speakers help humanize the technology, showing teams how to use these tools to protect themselves rather than feeling “watched” by a machine.
Why are we moving from “staying safe” to “staying resilient”?
We used to just want people to get home in one piece. Now, we want them to get home better. Leading EHS programs in 2026 are evolving into “worker resilience” programs. The focus has shifted from just preventing harm to building the psychological and emotional strength your crew needs to stay focused during high-stakes work. One in three organizations now makes mental health a core part of their safety strategy because they realize a resilient mind is the best defense against a physical accident.
Is “AI Anxiety” a real safety risk or just a tech trend?
It’s a massive human stressor. By 2026, fear of being replaced or constantly monitored by machines is a top source of workplace anxiety. This stress leads to distractions and burnout, which directly cause more physical accidents. Our speakers help bridge that gap by humanizing the tech.
How do we catch “Quiet Burnout” before someone gets hurt?
“Quiet burnout” is when employees look busy but are actually running on empty. It’s much harder to catch than traditional burnout. We represent experts who teach your managers to check in on energy, not just checkboxes, so you can intervene before a mental health crisis becomes a safety incident.