Workers in Oregon's pulp, paper, and forest products industries are gearing up for a key conference on safety and health, taking place from Dec. 3-6 in Portland. This 32nd annual Western Pulp, Paper, and Forest Products Safety and Health Conference will throw the spotlight on a slew of issues including fall protection, equipment failure risks, and strategies for improving safety programs. While focusing on specific industries, sessions at the event will also provide valuable insights that could benefit numerous other sectors.
During the four-day event at the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront, attendees will have access to a range of sessions that not merely tackle industry-related hazards but also extend to general well-being topics such as nutrition and wellness. According to a statement obtained by the Oregon Newsroom, the conference will feature keynote presentations from inspirational figures like quadriplegic painter and author Ron Heagy, as well as leading safety professionals such as Rachel Walla-Housman, with topics that range from personal attitude to the lure of risk-taking behaviors.
The conference is not just about speeches; it is designed to be interactive, featuring company safety meetings, exhibits, roundtable discussions, and a variety of workshops. Workshops will cover practical skills and knowledge areas, including managing safety in changing environments, alcohol and substance misuse prevention, driving behavior management, and emergency life safety in forestry situations.
Interested parties looking to deepen their understanding of topics such as "You and Your Safety Around Heavy Equipment" and "Life Safety and Rescue Ready in Forestry," among others, can do so at a registration cost of $450 for the full conference, or at a daily rate for those preferring to attend selective sessions. You can register through the provided link, and for questions or assistance, Oregon OSHA provides both a phone number and an email: 503-947-7411 and [email protected].
