2008 World Safety Conference & Exposition slated for June 2-5
-- Consulting-Specifying Engineer, 3/26/2008 1:54:00 PM
The 2008 World Safety Conference & Exposition (WSC&E) will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, June 2, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
WSC&E is the annual conference of the National Fire Protection Assn. (NFPA), an international association that promotes life safety and protecting the public from fire and other hazards.
More than 5,000 safety professionals from around the world are expected to attend the 2008 WSC&E, which includes more than 150 education sessions in 11 tracks , a series of one- and two-day pre-conference seminars, and a three-day exposition highlighting some of the most cutting-edge products available. Hundreds of experts including engineers, architects, and municipal officials gather at this conference to share insights. Continuing Education Units are available for most sessions.
NFPA members will have an opportunity to vote on proposed new safety and building codes that will be adopted around the world.
A wide range of state-of-the-art products from more than 300 exhibitors will be on display including sprinkler systems and services, fire detection and extinguishing equipment, and alarm and control panels.
