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Conference Registration Opens
The 2018 Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Conference registration is now open for both attendees and exhibitors. Register by July 31 for best rates! Our keynote speaker this year is Bill Sims author of “Green Beans & Ice Cream—The Remarkable Power of Positive Reinforcement” which is based on his experience having built more than 1,000 positive reinforcement programs at firms including Dupont, Siemens VDO, Coca-Cola, and Disney. Attendees will have access to over 60 included workshops and four optional pre-conference training sessions this year. Come and network with fellow safety focused employees and professionals and learn from the best in the Northwest.
Lifesaving Award Nominations Due
Many people spend nearly as much time at work as they do at home, so when a life-threatening emergency happens, it’s often other workers who must provide critical, immediate aid. That quick action can be the difference between life or death. The Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board presents awards to workplace heroes at its annual conference, and now’s the time to nominate people for the 2018 Governor’s Lifesaving Awards.
2018 Construction Safety Day Highlights
Industry interest continues to grow as Construction Safety Day hosted nearly 300 people this year on May 11 at the Washington Sate Fair. The event opened with Keynote Speaker Eric Giguere, an average guy who had an attitude toward safety of “accidents happen, but not to me” until the one that nearly took his life. Now Eric travels the country sharing his story to make sure the attitude he had toward safety doesn’t become yours. His message that “this can happen to you” was heard as the audience listened intently. Attendees received the latest information on rules, guidelines and tips
Mobile App for Construction Safety Day
The mobile app for Construction Safety Day is now available. This app is your complete guide to the event. View the overall workshops schedule, view and update your personal schedule of workshops, find out more about the presenters, companies exhibiting, and event Sponsors. You’ll also be able to rate the sessions and speakers, keep up with social media comments, post your own photos at the event, and complete the event survey for a chance to win Amazon gift cards. Available for iOS and Android. Mobile web version also available for Blackberry/Windows phones.
Agriculture Safety Day 2018 Highlights
The 14th Annual Agriculture Safety Day 2018 continued to show growing interest in workplace safety and health. Collectively, Yakima and Wenatchee hosted 653 workers who share in the mission of worker safety and prevention. Here’s what you missed.
2018 Construction Safety Day Registration Opens
Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in Washington. This one-day training offers employers, supervisors and workers the opportunity to get safety training for industry-specific hazards. Registration is now open.
Yakima Agriculture Safety Day Highlights
The first of two Agriculture Safety Day conferences for 2018 was held in Yakima on February 7 with the goal to educate workers on safety to lower the risk of accidents and fatalities. See what you missed and how you can attend the second conference in Wenatchee!
Washington State Forklift Rodeo Ending in 2018
The Forklift Rodeo skills competition is being replaced by Class 7 Forklift Fundamental Operators Training for 2018. Find out more!
2017 Governor’s Safety Conference
The Governor’s Conference was a great success. THANK YOU to all those who attended!