December 1-4, 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center

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Erik Bestwick

Erik Bestwick

Territory Sales ManagerImperial Systems

Founded in October 2001 by Jeremiah Wann, Imperial Systems, Inc. has grown from a small family business into a leading North American manufacturer of industrial dust and fume collection equipment. Headquartered in Mercer, Pennsylvania, the company distinguishes itself by designing complete, custom systems from an end-user perspective, prioritizing long-term reliability and worker safety.

For Imperial Systems, compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards is not just a checkbox; it is a core design philosophy. As regulatory bodies like OSHA have intensified their focus on combustible dust hazards since 2008, Imperial Systems has positioned itself as an essential partner for companies navigating these strict requirements.

Thu Dec 032:00 PM – 2:40 PMBreakout Session Room 1 - N101

Safety as Strategy: OSHA Readiness for Cultivation Facilities

One OSHA citation can stall production, drain margin, and put your license under scrutiny. Yet many cultivation operations still treat worker safety

One OSHA citation can stall production, drain margin, and put your license under scrutiny. Yet many cultivation operations still treat worker safety as paperwork rather than a core operating discipline. As enforcement attention turns toward cannabis

One OSHA citation can stall production, drain margin, and put your license under scrutiny. Yet many cultivation operations still treat worker safety as paperwork rather than a core operating discipline. As enforcement attention turns toward cannabis, that gap is becoming a real business risk. 

This session gives cultivation facility owners, HR managers, and operations directors a practical playbook for building OSHA readiness into daily operat

One OSHA citation can stall production, drain margin, and put your license under scrutiny. Yet many cultivation operations still treat worker safety as paperwork rather than a core operating discipline. As enforcement attention turns toward cannabis, that gap is becoming a real business risk. 

This session gives cultivation facility owners, HR managers, and operations directors a practical playbook for building OSHA readiness into daily operations. We'll move past checklists and into the specific hazards that drive injuries and claims in grow and processing environments—from airborne contaminants to the repetitive strain of harvest. You'll leave with concrete steps to protect your team, strengthen cannabis business compliance, and reduce costly downtime. 

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Panel DiscussionSession TypeCultivation Business SolutionsSession Track
Erik Bestwick
Scott Rusczyk
Lacey Sears
Erik Bestwick
Erik BestwickTerritory Sales Manager, Imperial Systems
Scott Rusczyk
Scott RusczykTerritory Manager, The Caputo Group
Lacey Sears
Lacey SearsSenior Manager of Cultivation Development and Support, True Harvest Collective
Erik Bestwick
Erik BestwickTerritory Sales Manager, Imperial Systems
Scott Rusczyk
Scott RusczykTerritory Manager, The Caputo Group
Lacey Sears
Lacey SearsSenior Manager of Cultivation Development and Support, True Harvest Collective
Tags:Cultivation Business Solutions
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