L&I VPP Sponsoring March 6 Event
The seminar is designed for managers, safety professionals, safety committee members, and anyone interested in improving workplace safety; pre-registration is required.
Workplace safety leaders from around Washington state are among the speakers at a free one-day seminar March 6 in Tumwater that is hosted by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries' Voluntary Protection Program (www.Lni.wa.gov/VPP).
Employers will learn from industry experts who have been recognized for safety excellence, including Carlisle Construction Materials, Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc., Associated General Contractors of Washington, NuStar Energy, and the University of Washington. Topics on the agenda included social media and safety culture, "VPP 101," and a session titled "NuStar's Journey to Multiple Site VPP Star Certification."
The keynote speaker is Leigh Anne Jasheway, MPH, a stress management consultant who uses humor to manage change and conflict and to boost teamwork and morale. The seminar is designed for managers, safety professionals, safety committee members, and anyone interested in improving workplace safety; pre-registration is required.