Dan Hannan
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) & OSHA Outreach Instructor
Webinar Overview:
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at 2:00 PM (ET) | 11:00 AM (PT)
This session is designed to equip safety professionals with the skills to advocate effectively for organizational change by aligning safety initiatives with business objectives.
Through practical examples and proven frameworks, Certified Safety Professional and OSHA Outreach Instructor Dan Hannan will demonstrate how to craft persuasive business cases, communicate ROI through data and storytelling, and influence decision-makers to drive continuous improvement.
Participants will learn how to overcome resistance, build internal champions, and position safety as a strategic advantage that strengthens culture, retention, and drives sustainable improvements in safety performance across all levels of the organization.
Key Takeaways:
- Tailor safety messaging to executives, supervisors, and frontline workers for maximum impact.
- Use ROI analysis, cost-benefit modeling, and strategic alignment to justify safety investments.
- Identify internal allies who can promote and reinforce change.
- Move beyond injury rates to track cultural, operational, and performance outcomes.
- Use pilot programs and early wins to build momentum and achieve lasting organizational support.
Presenter
Dan Hannan is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with 35 years of applied health, safety, and environmental compliance experience. Mr. Hannan is an Outreach Instructor for OSHA and has authored books and articles in professional trade journals on safety-related topics. His passion is the development of off-the-job safety programs to affect core behavior enroute to a 24/7/365 safety mindset. Mr. Hannan has provided his professional services to the construction, manufacturing, and insurance industries and currently serves as Safety Director for a construction engineering firm in Saint Paul, MN.
