ASA Washington Network Training: Taking Action for Safety and Health in Seattle
Friday, March 6
1–5 p.m. Pacific time
University of Washington–Roosevelt
4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Ste 100
Seattle, WA 98105
Registration is free, but space is limited.
Note: Registration is handled externally by the University of California.
Highlights
This free half-day training is designed for staffing firms and host employers in Washington state to learn how to develop and implement an effective accident prevention program (APP) as it relates to dual employer situations.
Experts from the Labor Occupational Health program at the University of California, Berkeley, will review U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and expectations for an effective APP. Attendees will receive free fact sheets and tools to help implement a plan, and additional resources for technical assistance.
Attendees will learn:
- What their responsibilities are under OSHA regulations
- If the host company or staffing firm is responsible for entering injuries on the OSHA 300 log
- Strategies for communicating with host employers about health and safety issues and responsibilities
- Examples of best practices for meeting Washington Division of Occupational Safety and Health requirements and preventing injuries and illnesses
Speakers
Speakers include representatives from the University of California, Berkeley, and Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Additional representatives from the Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety at the University of Washington, as well as leaders from the ASA Washington Network, will be available to answer questions about resources in Washington state.
This event qualifies for 4 legal continuing education hours toward maintaining your ASA credential.
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This training program and related materials were produced under grant #SH-05057-SH8 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.
