ASSP Louisville Chapter Meeting – April 2026

Hybrid Meeting (guest may choose in-person or virtual – must register for either)

• Seafood lunch buffet provide with alternate menu for those with dietary restrictions.
• Private parking onsite for attendees.

Topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Safety – Are You Using It to Become a Better Safety Professional?

Artificial Intelligence is quickly gaining traction as a polarizing subject in our daily lives. When used appropriately, it can be a force multiplier that allows good colleagues to increase their output significantly. When used irresponsibly, it can lead to inaccurate conclusions, regulatory risk, and a lack of critical thinking. This session will explore the common pitfalls, as well as some of the potential benefits/strategies of using AI to make safety professionals better, without falling victim to the current limitations.

Speaker: Josh Ritter, CSP, M.A., M.S.

Josh Ritter is currently a Process Safety Manager for Clariant, responsible for the Americas Region. His chemical safety career started as an operator for Clariant in June 2015, working on the shop floor and serving as a production shift leader before transitioning to Health and Safety roles. In his previous role as EHS Manager, he oversaw a 7-member environmental/safety department, managing PSM, Title V air permitting, Radiation Compliance, and ISO 14001/9001/45001 standards.  His work specialties include process risk management, site auditing, incident investigation, and PSM/RMP compliance.

Josh holds a Master of Science in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management from Eastern Kentucky University with a concentration in Occupational Health and Safety, as well as dual master’s degrees in executive leadership and criminal justice/public administration from Liberty University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Public/Justice Administration from the University of Louisville. A veteran of the Kentucky Army National Guard, Josh served as a Military Police Officer from 2006 to 2016, achieving the rank of Sergeant and deploying to Iraq with the 149th Infantry Brigade as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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