Operation Lifesaver to hold 2012 Symposium in Denver during 40th anniversary year
DENVER, CO, January 26, 2011 - Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (www.oli.org) will gather its state program leaders and rail safety partners in Denver June 26 – 28, 2012 to celebrate 40 years of community outreach during its 17th International Symposium and Training Seminars. The 2012 safety conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Convention Center, 1420 Stout Street.
“In the four decades since its founding in 1972, OLI’s grassroots network has become part of the national rail safety solution through partnerships, safety presentations, and media outreach,” said Operation Lifesaver President Helen M. Sramek. “At next year’s Symposium, we’ll pay tribute to the people and organizations who have contributed to a dramatic reduction in highway-rail grade crossing collisions, deaths and injuries.”
About the Symposium
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. holds its International Symposium and Training Seminars every two years to provide refresher certification for its expert trainers and explore the latest information on improving safety with rail safety leaders from North America and around the world. In 2010, 300 registrants, speakers and guests from six countries attended the 16th Symposium in Baltimore.
About Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver's mission is to end collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad rights of way. A national network of certified volunteers provides free presentations on rail safety. Learn more at www.oli.org.
