Dave Madaras, CSP, CHST
President of Chesapeake Region Safety Council, Professional Speaker, Author, Safety Professional, Football Coach, Combat Veteran
Coach Dave Turns Compliance Into Commitment
When Safety becomes just a checklist, people get hurt. Coach Dave’s Keynote presentation is designed to elevate your team to be champions of safety by breaking that habit.
Make your Company a Champion of Safety
According to the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts, in 2023, the United States experienced hundreds of thousands of unintentional injury deaths and tens of millions of injuries requiring medical attention. In the same year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over five thousand fatalities and nearly one hundred and forty thousand injuries in the workplace.
Dave’s simple coaching system offers a powerful solution to these troubling statistics by equipping your employees to become champions of safety. Through his practical and proven approach, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities, lower associated costs, and maintain compliance with safety regulations—all while fostering a proactive safety culture in the workplace.
2023 National Safety Council Injury Facts
2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics
Empowering People to be
Healthy, Safe, & Adventurous
Meet Dave
Author & Keynote Speaker
Dave Madaras, affectionately known as “Coach Dave,” is the president of the Chesapeake Region Safety Council. He brings a diverse background as a combat Marine, football coach, construction manager, and Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Known for his engaging style, he combines his extensive experience and energy to deliver presentations that are insightful, thought-provoking, and humor-filled, inspiring audiences to approach safety with the same dedication and teamwork found in sports and military service.
We’re playing to win when it comes to saving lives and preventing injuries. Let’s apply our knowledge and experience in ways that will win championships.
-Coach Dave
Safety Professional
Football Coach
Time Magazine, Carnage in Beirut, Mideast Madness Hits the Marines, published October 31, 1983
Marine Combat Veteran
Safety is a Team Sport
What to Expect from Dave’s Presentation
In his presentation, Dave will cover essential topics such as National Safety Council (NSC) injury statistics, risk management, and strategies for “managing your game.” He will draw on real-life examples to illustrate his “Safety as a Team Sport” philosophy, inspiring the audience to embrace a collaborative, team-oriented approach that empowers them to pursue safety for more and better adventures.
Safety is a Team Sport
Now available on Amazon! Safety is a Team Sport by Dave Madaras blends lessons from the football field, the military, and the workplace to show that safety succeeds when everyone works together. It’s an inspiring, practical guide that reminds us that teamwork and accountability are the keys to keeping everyone safe.
Keynote
Testimonials
Dave brings a unique style to safety presentations. Dave has four facets of his life that he is able to amplify in a succinct safety message; as a Marine Corp enlisted marine in a war zone, as a Football Coach, as a Corporate Safety Director of a large mechanical contractor, and finally as the leader of one of the largest OSHA Education Centers in the United States. Each role has required Dave to use different skills to be successful. He brings these lesson to the listener in a manner that brings tremendous energy to the event. I highly recommend adding Dave Madaras to your speaker line up, he will not disappoint, he will motivate!
George S., Sales Solutions
Jason P., Republic Refrigeration
Dave Madaras has been much more than a keynote speaker for our company over the years. He is a genuine friend, part of the family. Dave’s passion for safety, especially work zone safety, is infectious. He relates to his audience in a way that engages everyone. Our employees have really connected to Dave and his message. I guarantee that once you have been to one of Dave’s speaking engagements, you will be uplifted, have renewed passion, and be ready to make a difference.
Shelly W., Gray & Son
Your keynote speech was a HOMERUN! At conferences we often see keynotes on leadership, safety, or just tell their story. You were able to touch on all three which made your keynote truly memorable. The ASSP Chesapeake Chapter and McLean both look forward to supporting your events for years to come.
James W., McLean
Dave has a down to earth relatable style that engages and elevates the audience to embrace a simple systematic approach that can reduce and eliminate painful destructive incidents that can result in physical injury or even death.
Ready to Become a Better Safety Coach?
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