The Mission of the Oregon SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) Alliance is to promote safety and health management and cooperation among companies and government for the betterment of all Oregon workers. Oregon SHARP Alliance to take part in “Safety Break for Oregon” The Oregon SHARP Alliance and its members will recognize the importance of safety and health in the workplace during the statewide Safety Break for Oregon celebration on May 13, 2009. To celebrate the seventh-annual Safety Break, the Oregon SHARP Alliance has reserved the State Capitol steps in Salem for a noon-time Safety Break event designed to raise awareness and promote the value of workplace safety and health in preventing injuries and illnesses.  Speakers for the event include: ASSE's Dave Heidorn, Manager of Government Affairs and Policy; Oregon OSHA’s Administrator, Michael Wood; Intel's Construction Program Manager, Ali Afghan; Senator Ted Ferrioli (R) and Senator Rod Monroe (D) “Providing a safe and healthy workplace is a key value of our Alliance,” said Ron Richardson, Alliance Chair. “Our members, their managers and employees are committed to working together to identify and correct hazards and develop safe work practices.”  Any interested parties are invited to attend. The Department of Consumer and Business Services, Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) coordinates Safety Break for Oregon, designed to raise awareness and promote the value of workplace safety and health in preventing injuries and illnesses. The event – which occurs on the second Wednesday in May - takes place in workplaces across Oregon. The theme for this year’s Safety Break for Oregon is “Working Hard at Playing it Safe.” When businesses involve employees, they can manage workplace safety and health just as they manage any other part of their business. For more information on Safety Break, visit http://www.orosha.org/subjects/safetybreak.html.   Don't forget this June 10, 2009 upcoming event! A networking Social (RSVP requested) will be hosted by the Alliance from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Blue Mountain Conference Center. Please contact Mark Goldberg to RSVP for this networking event. SHARP has many companies who have outstanding workplace safety and health programs for several years while in the SHARP program. These folks have made safety and health an integral part of doing business.

Membership Full membership is open to those companies who have received SHARP recognition by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division and who are in good standing with Oregon OSHA. Membership is by company, organization, unit, or designated representative which has received the SHARP designation. Associate membership is open to any individual, company, governmental organization, or other entity who supports the mission, purpose, and goal of the Oregon SHARP Alliance. Apply for membership! If you would like to join the alliance please print and complete an application (acrobat file) and mail it to the address shown. Replacement flags now available for SHARP graduates and VPP Star! More information For SHARP Alliance correspondence, please contact: Attn: Ron Richardson, Alliance Chair c/o Roseburg  - Dillard Plywood PO Box 1088 Dillard OR 97432 (541) 679-2133 For application, dues, or other remittance, please contact: Oregon SHARP Alliance Attn: Mark Goldberg, Treasurer c/o Liberty Northwest PO Box 4555 650 NE Holladay Street Portland OR 97208-4555

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