​The health and safety of all Oregonians is of vital importance to the Oregon SHARP Alliance.
The September SHARP Alliance General Membership Meeting is open to all and includes an interactive training on
                                                     The Power of Questions.
•  September 12, 2024
•  Time: 9:00 am til noon
•  Location: Lam Research Building K, 18625 SW 108th Avenue, Tualatin, Oregon
•  Limited to the first 48 attendees- RSVP is required
•  This class is interactive and not offered virtually.  You must be present to attend. Parking is available.
•  All attendees must bring picture ID.
​The Power of Questions.
While asking questions may seem a simple task, it is perhaps the most powerful tool we possess as presenters or trainers.  Asking the right question of the right participant at the right moment, may inspire them to new heights of vision and insight.  A good question can excite, disturb or comfort, and eventually yield an unexpected bounty of understanding and critical awareness.    

​Join us for an interactive session on engaging employees to identify, address, and solve safety challenges!  Led by  Jon Sowers, OHST, CHST, CIT, SMS, Senior Safety Management Consultant with SAIF, & Mark Hurliman, CSHM, Voluntary Programs Coordinator with Oregon OSHA, this popular presentation is routinely sold out during Oregon Conferences.  
The Oregon Sharp Alliance has continued its presence at conferences throughout Oregon and in Washington at the Region X VPPPA. All the conferences the SHARP Alliance supports through Legacy Sponsorships had representatives manning the new vendor booth (pictured at right). The SHARP Operating Committee voted to increase its financial Legacy Sponsorship of:

* Govenor's Safety and Health Conference, held in Portland on odd years.
* Cascade Conference held in Eugene in March.
* Region X VPPPA Conference held in May rotating between AK, ID, WA and OR. See the web site, Classic Home - VPPPA Region X (regionxvpppa.org) for additional information.  
* Blue Mountain Conference, fully sponsored by SHARP Alliance in Pendelton OR.
* Central Oregon Conference in Bend held in September annually.
* Southern Oregon Conference held in Ashland in Portland in October annually.
* Western Pulp, Paper & Forest Conference in Portland the week after Thanksgiving annually. Workshops are not always specific to Pulp, Paper and Forest.
* Safety Break for Oregon, held in May, annually.
* O[yes] Student Video contest held annually

Check the calendar for more details on all conferences, regional and SHARP Alliance activities. 
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Watch for the RSVP for December 14th training and candidates for election for 2024-2026 Operating Committee. 

Oregon OSHA is celebrating 50 years and the link below is well worth your viewing to learn the impact OSHA, VPP and SHARP has had in Oregon. The SHARP Alliance is proud to have been a part of making a difference in the safety and health of people throughout the state and beyond. 

https://youtube.com/watch?v=O39XC6KQTkA&feature=share

Your on-going support is appreciated! Please contact any Board member if you have questions and/or need assistance in helping your site achieve its safety and health goals.    

Region 1 Information 


​Blue Mountain Safety and Health Conference

2022–2023 O[yes] Media Contest

The Oregon SHARP Alliance is teaming up with O[Yes] with the 2023 Oregon Young Employees Media Contest!

About

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.

Membership

Full membership is open to those companies who have received SHARP or VPP recognition from Oregon OSHA.
​Associate membership is open to all others.
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Flags

The Oregon SHARP Alliance has been authorized by the Oregon OSHA VPP/SHARP Program Manager to purchase replacement SHARP Graduate and VPP Star flags in bulk, in order to help SHARP and VPP sites replace their flags at a lower cost.