Who should attend
Labor and management Health and Safety (H&S) Co-Chairs for Agency-level and Local Health and Safety Committees, Agency Health and Safety Representatives, Council Leaders, and those responsible for health and safety in the workplace. If you do not have a Local Health and Safety Committee Chair in your Division, Council Leaders and Management are encouraged to bring a potential local health and safety chair as a guest.
Eligibility for Funding by PEF:
Funding for eligible representatives is provided through the Article 18 Joint Health & Safety Committee. Only PEF and Management representatives will be funded. PEF and New York State policies for travel and other expenses apply.
The following individuals are eligible for funding by PEF: The Article 18 H&S Committee, Statewide Agency-level and Local Health and Safety Committees, and Local-level PEF and Management H&S Co-Chairs, Council Leaders, Statewide Nurses Committee, Infection Control Nurses, PEF Statewide Officers, PEF Regional Coordinators, and Agency Safety & Health Representatives. Funded participants will be given priority for registration.
Release Time:
The Office of Employee Relations (OER) has approved a request for release time for conference attendees, subject to agency operational needs. A letter outlining the agreement has been included for your
information. If you need assistance in obtaining Administrative Leave from your agency or have any questions, please contact your local PEF Division Leader or PEF Field Representative first.
Leave Letter
Room Reservations:
All hotel reservations MUST be made by PEF. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate for our group at the hotel. Space is limited and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis. Due to cost and the limited number of rooms available, local attendees who live or work within 35 miles of the conference are not eligible for housing. Rooms are based on double occupancy, if you choose to have a single room you are responsible for half the cost, paid directly to the hotel. A credit card will be required upon check in, regardless of occupancy.
Travel and Other Expenses:
PEF will pay directly for the lodging for all PEF and M/C representatives designated to attend the Conference. PEF will collect and collate reimbursement paperwork for those participants.
PEF will reimburse participants for all conference-related travel expenditure based on New York State travel guidelines. No State issued travel cards may be used in conjunction with the Conference. All costs must be borne by the traveler and then PEF will reimburse participants. Accordingly, PEF has the sole responsibility of collecting travel receipts and reimbursing based on the State regulations regarding acceptable travel-related protocols.
Expense forms must be submitted by June 13, 2026
For more information on the conference please contact Niki Grabo, Health & Safety Assistant/Conference Coordinator at: 518-785-1900, ext. 336, or 800-342-4306, ext. 336, or via e-mail at HealthandSafety@pef.org.
