Proud “Safe+Sound” Week Participants

Every month should be a safe month. But in June, the National Safety Council (NSC) gives a safety shout out to reducing injury or death in areas in which we spend the most time – on the road, at home and work.

As part of the month’s activities, NSC is a proud co-sponsor of Safe+Sound week (June 12-18). The OSHA-led campaign promotes the value of safety and health programs in the workplace. Aligning with this week, VAA offered its employees OSHA 10 training. The 10-hour, in-house session led by Lari Kippen, CHST, of OECS, Inc., a firm specializing in compliance training, teaches individuals to recognize hazards and protect themselves from injuries in the workplace. At VAA, the focus is on jobsite hazards and the conduct expected from employees visiting these locations to promote safety.

VAA developed its Safety Program in 2012. Since its inception, almost 70% of the firm has completed the OSHA 10 training course. “We are driven by the safety standards of our clients and the parameters set by the design-build contractors we work with,” said Program Safety Manager, David Olheiser, PE. “Our priority is the health of our employees. As a company, we offer individuals training to instill confidence and comfort when on site. The value is in being aware – from using fall protection to recognizing confined space constraints and electrical hazards to OSHA rules and compliance.”

Does your firm offer a Safety Program? If you are on the hunt for resources, a video promoting OSHA’s Safe+Sound week and additional links are available on NSC’s website to start your own program. There is no such thing as too much safety and sometimes the best sound is to be #SafeandSound.