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2011 Oregon GOSH Conference honors safety leaders

(Salem) – Seventeen leaders in safety and health were honored with awards at the 2011 Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference, underway at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. A panel of industry professionals judges the awards, which honor extraordinary contributions to the field of workplace safety and health. The categories include outstanding employers, individuals and associations.

The winners this year are as follows:

Association
Signatory Painting Contractors Organization, Clackamas

Employer
Duckwall-Pooley Fruit Company, Odell
Reese Electric, North Bend
Snyder Roofing of Oregon, LLC, Tigard
Wildish Companies, Eugene

Safety and Health Professional
Anthony Barsotti of Temp Control Mechanical
Melissa Diede of SAIF Corp.
John Kirwan of Hinkle Locomotive
Alan Rhodes of Providence Health Systems

Safety and Health Advocate
Gary McQuown of Arctic Sheet Metal
Rebecca Rogie of Goodwill Industries
Tooling Department of Orenco Systems, Inc.

Safety Committee
City of Gresham, Gresham
Comcast – Beaverton FFO, Beaverton
Dallas Retirement Village, Dallas
Kraft Foods Portland Bakery Safety Committee, Portland
Union Pacific Railroad, Hinkle Locomotive, Hermiston

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, partners with the Columbia-Willamette Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers to sponsor the conference.

More information about the conference is on the GOSH website, www.oregongosh.com.

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About Oregon OSHA:
Oregon OSHA, a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, enforces the state’s workplace safety and health rules and works to improve workplace safety and health for all Oregon workers. For more information, go to www.orosha.org.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services is Oregon’s largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. For more information, go to www.dcbs.oregon.gov.

2011 Oregon GOSH Conference coming to Portland

Registration open for largest safety and health event in Northwest

(Salem) – With more than 140 workshops and sessions, registration is now open for the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference. The largest event of its kind in the Northwest, the conference will be held March 7-10, 2011 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

On Wednesday, March 9, the event features a moderated panel discussion with four Northwest business leaders. Management from L & M Industrial Fabrication, River Point Farms, Dallas Retirement Village, and ChristieCare will share their perspectives on the importance of safety and health within their organizations.

“This is a unique opportunity to hear from small business leaders on how to achieve management commitment and employee participation in safety and health,” said Michael Wood, Oregon OSHA administrator. “I believe their tools for success could apply to any organization.”

Other general topics covered at conference include:

• Safety committee training
• What to expect from an OSHA inspection
• Hazard communication
• Advanced accident investigation

The conference also will feature session tracks on specialties such as health care, ergonomics, construction, emergency preparedness and response, alternative energy, safety for school districts, workplace culture and wellness.

New to the conference this year is the Columbia Forklift Challenge. Trained forklift drivers will compete for cash in an obstacle course designed to test their skills and safe operation on Tuesday, March 8.

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, is partnering with the Columbia-Willamette Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers to sponsor the conference.

For more information on the conference schedule, events or to register, go to www.oregongosh.com.

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About Oregon OSHA:

Oregon OSHA, a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, enforces the state’s workplace safety and health rules and works to improve workplace safety and health for all Oregon workers. For more information, go to www.orosha.org.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services is Oregon’s largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. For more information, go to www.dcbs.oregon.gov.

Keynote Speaker Greg Bell to focus on self-responsibility

With more than 140 workshops and sessions, the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference will be held March 7-10, 2011, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The event is the largest of its kind in the Northwest.

The conference will feature the keynote address, “Water The Bamboo®: Unleash Your Potential,” by thought leader and author Greg Bell. His presentation will focus on the importance of self-responsibility and creating value for those we work and live with.

Other general topics covered at conference include:

•    Safety committee training
•    What to expect from an OSHA inspection
•    Hazard communication
•    Advanced accident investigation

Conference specialties such as health care, ergonomics, construction, emergency preparedness and response, industrial hygiene and workplace wellness are some of the other session tracks.

Registration for the event is expected to open in late-December and organizations can reserve exhibit space now. New to this conference will be a skills demonstration in the Columbia Forklift Challenge.

GOSH Conference announces call for awards

Nominations for the 2011 GOSH Awards are now being accepted in all categories.  

Companies (all sizes), organizations and individuals who make extraordinary contributions to workplace safety and health are encouraged to apply. Applications are available at www.oregongosh.com/awards and must be received by Oct. 28, 2010.

The awards ceremony is planned for Wednesday, March 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

2011 Oregon GOSH Conference coming to Portland

Conference themed “Safety: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint.”

(Salem) – Mark your calendar for the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference, to be held March 7-10, 2011 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The largest conference of its kind in the Northwest, themed “Safety: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint,” will feature more than 140 workshops and sessions. It is designed to educate managers and workers about safety and health issues.
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2009 Oregon GOSH Conference honors safety leaders

Businesses and individuals receive awards for excellence

(Salem) – Thirteen leaders in safety and health were honored with awards at the 2009 Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference, under way at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. A panel of industry professionals judges the awards, which honor extraordinary contributions to the field of workplace safety and health. The categories include outstanding employers, individuals and associations. continue reading

Oregon’s governor to speak at 2009 GOSH Awards

Companies, individuals, associations honored on March 11

(Salem) Oregon’s Governor Ted Kulongoski will speak at the 2009 Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference, underway March 9-12 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The Governor will provide welcoming remarks at the GOSH Awards ceremony at noon, March 11, 2009. continue reading

2009 Oregon GOSH Conference coming to Portland

Registration open for largest safety and health event in Northwest

(Salem) – Registration is now open for the 2009 Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference, to be held March 9-12 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The largest conference of its kind in the Northwest will feature more than 30 full-day workshops and 115 single-topic classes. It is designed to educate managers and workers about safety and health issues. continue reading

HealthCare Ergonomics Conference coming to Portland

Back safety expert to speak as part of 2009 Oregon GOSH

(Salem) – A national leader on the subject of low back disorders in the workplace will deliver the keynote speech at the third National HealthCare Ergonomics Conference March 9-12 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. Bill Marras, Ph.D, CPE, and director of the Biodynamics Laboratory at The Ohio State University, will discuss research and the latest in prevention strategies.

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Best-selling author and filmmaker to speak at 2009 GOSH Conference

Understand how to find your way in a time of change

(Salem) – Inspiring audiences around the world for more than two decades, best-selling author and documentary filmmaker Steve Donahue will deliver the keynote speech at the 2009 Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH). As a former stand-up comedian, his presentations are famous for humor and pacing.

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