Attention all Central Oregon employers and workers: a crucial opportunity awaits you this September, as the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (Oregon OSHA) teams up with the Central Oregon Safety & Health Association for a conference aimed at bolstering your skills across a vast array of workplace safety issues—from fire, chemical, and transportation hazards to injury prevention and cultivating a strong safety culture within your organization, according to the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.
The event, scheduled to take place at the Riverhouse Lodge on Sept. 16-17, isn't just another box-checking exercise; it's a fully-fledged educational experience featuring keynotes and workshops tailored to the specific challenges you face in your daily grind, whether that's dodging potential accidents or handling hazardous materials with the utmost care, organizers promise a deep dive into real-world applications that can reshape the safety outlook of your workspace.
Highlights of the Central Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference include a moving keynote address by advocates Jacy Good and Steve Johnson of "Hang up and Drive." Victims of a life-altering incident due to a distracted driver, the duo will blend compelling personal narratives with hard-hitting statistics, underscoring the importance of phone-free driving—a lesson relevant both off and on the job.
Further offerings cater to the niches and nuances of distinct sectors. For example, the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association’s Safety and Health Section developed a track, especially for fire service officials. Lessons there range from contamination controls to the ins and outs of setting up peer support in the demanding world of fire departments, ensuring that all facets of the field are tackled head-on, leaving no stone unturned.
With workshops entitled "How to Build a Forklift Training Program" and "I’m on the Safety Committee, Now What?", among others, attendees will take away a clear sense of direction and enhanced competence, according to the details listed on the conference's information page. Moreover, involvement is not just for those on the frontlines; safety professionals can look toward contributions from the American Society of Safety Professionals’ Broken Top Chapter to troubleshoot their workplaces' unique risk profile.
