2005 Southern Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference ...

Invitation from Oregon OSHA
Advancing workplace safety and health for all workers in Oregon is the mission of the
Department of Consumer and Business Services, Occupational Safety and Health Division
(Oregon OSHA). Oregon OSHA recognizes that developing strong partnerships, including
working with the Southern Oregon chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers, are
vital to help employers transform their ‘safety program’ into a safety and health philosophy
that promotes business growth and keeps workers returning home safely at the end of the
work day.
Workplace injury and illness rates have been falling for the past twelve years in Oregon
because employers and workers are committed to creating safer places to work. During
that same period, employers have also seen the financial benefit of workers’ compensation
premiums reduced an average of 57 percent, making Oregon’s workers compensation rates
35th in the nation for cost during 2002.
Workplace safety and health is a cooperative effort - it’s all about employers, workers and
government joining together to create a climate where workplace safety and health is not
viewed as an expense, but a valued benefit. Oregon OSHA is here to be your partner in
ensuring a safe place to work.
Training is an important part of creating safer workplaces – please attend the 2005 Southern
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference.
Southern Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference
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