About Us

The SHARP Alliance is an advocate for excellence in occupational safety and health, continuous growth of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) and the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and for a positive relationship with Oregon OSHA and/or Washington I&L DOSH. Its goals include:
  • Promoting the achievement of SHARP and VPP recognition
  • Assisting companies who are already in the process of becoming SHARP or VPP
  • Assisting all companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington in safety and health management
  • Providing input to Oregon OSHA and/or Washington I&L DOSH on activities, rules, and strategic planning
  • Serving as a resource to other members of the Oregon SHARP Alliance.
The SHARP Alliance is a non-profit organization comprised of Oregon employers who currently hold SHARP or VPP status, companies working toward becoming SHARP or VPP certified, and other companies interested in promoting safety and health in the workplace.

 Article About Us: SHARP Alliance
​SHARP Alliance Board Recognized at Region X’s 2019 Northwest Safety Summit!
Pictured, left to right: Cliff Butler (2nd Vice Chair, 2019 Region X SGE of the Year and 2018 Mentor of the Year), Bobby Hammond (Former Region 8 Delegate), Shawna Bergeron, Region 1 Delegate), Mark Hurliman (Oregon OSHA Liaison), Erica Frey-Hoyer, (1st Vice Chair), Ray Illingsworth (3rdVPP Delegate), Julie Stout (2nd VPP Delegate, 2018 Region X SGE of the year), Eileen Tanner, 2019 Mentor of the year), and Boe Carter (Region 2 Delegate)

Our Mission
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.
The SHARP Alliance provides training, networking and mentoring opportunities for member companies. Alliance membership also gives companies with the opportunity to provide input to Oregon OSHA. Please consider the Oregon SHARP Alliance as a potential tool to help you improve your safety and health management systems.
Letter to prospective members from the Alliance Chair
SHARP: a natural steppingstone to VPP
(article excerpted from March 2002 Oregon OSHA “Resource” Newsletter)
Changing a safety culture
Time to Get Fired Up about Occupational Safety
The Importance of Voluntary Programs

Blue Star Award
The Oregon SHARP Alliance is a proud co-sponsor of the Blue Mountain Occupational Safety and Health Conference which is held in Eastern Oregon annually.

Any Questions?
​If you have any questions about the SHARP Alliance, feel free to contact us, we will get back with you as soon as possible.

​Legacy
​Sponsorship
  • $500.00 to GOSH in Portland
    • every odd year March
  • $500.00 to Cascade Conference in Eugene OR
    • every even year March
  • $500.00 to VPPPA Region X Conference
    • Oregon May 2025
  • $500.00 to Blue Mountain in Pendleton, Oregon
    • June annually
  • $500.00 to Central Oregon Conference in Bend 
    • September annually
  • $500.00 to Southern Oregon Conference in Ashland, Oregon
    • October annually
  • $500.00 to Western Pulp, Paper & Forest Products Conference in Portland
    • November/December annually
  • $1000.00 O[Yes] Video Contest
    • annually
  • $300.00 to Safety Break for Oregon
    • annually
  • $500.00 to Redwood Safety Association
    • annually