Prepare crews before the weather changes the day.
We’ll be at MD&DC Utilities Association Spring 2026 Safety Conference exploring how changing weather affects movement, fatigue, and decision-making in the field, and what safety leaders can do before those risks show up.
April 23-24, 2026
Aloft Ocean City, MD
4501 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842
Weather does more than affect schedules.
It changes how crews move, how quickly fatigue sets in, and how confidently work gets done under pressure.
For utility safety leaders, that means readiness cannot begin once conditions change. It has to begin before the shift starts.
Strongest teams prepare workers the same way athletes do.
Awareness, preparation, and practical habits reduce vulnerability before strain appears.
Kelly Unruh earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of New Hampshire and her Master of Education in Sport Management from East Stroudsburg University. As COO of CIP Solutions, LLC, responsible for the overall delivery, efficiency, and quality of our services.
Experience it all at MD&DC 2026
Physiological Foundation
Why do conditions escalate faster than most workers expect?
Recognition of Heat Illnesses
The physical signs that crews can identify early.
Field-Ready First Aid
Effective first aid for heat stress.
Behavioral Prevention
Worker-level habits interrupt risk.
Administrative Prevention
Leadership practices create safer conditions.
Can’t make it to MD&DC Spring 2026?
Schedule a virtual demo, and we’ll walk you through how CareerCare® & our Weather Toolkit integrate into your department.