This is the article I hoped I would never have to write you. Our chapter region has been dealt a difficult blow with recent fire activity. In my 20+ years of experience with the people of our region, Southern Oregon and Northern California, I have learned that the people in our region will band together to help each other get through these challenges. I know that many of you are already getting involved to help any way you can with the hundreds of displaced individuals in our communities through community, government, and church organizations. A lot of this work is changing daily, so it is difficult to give you up-to-date information about the opportunities to help as I write this article. From what I understand at this time, some items needed most are toiletries, ready-to-eat foods, and pet food. There is an anticipated need for tools such as shovels and rakes as residents are allowed to return to their homes. Of course, there is still a huge need for PPE like masks and work gloves.
Any recovery from something this big will take time. Because of this, I know that we will also be looking at new ways that our Southern Oregon Chapter can support the safety and health of our community in light of this devastating week. Feel free to contact me with ideas you may have going forward about how our members and chapter can support our community and make improvements. Remember, we are safety professionals, and it is time for us to help. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. My sincere appreciation goes out to our brave fire fighters, law enforcement, and public works teams across our region.
Stay safe!
David Hanson, CSP
President, ASSP – Southern Oregon Chapter
Senior Safety Management Consultant, SAIF Corporation
David has an expertise building dynamic safety teams and developing high-performing safety cultures. He spent 18 years at Timber Products Company as a Supervisor and Safety Coordinator and facilitated continued certification into Oregon OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
Any recovery from something this big will take time. Because of this, I know that we will also be looking at new ways that our Southern Oregon Chapter can support the safety and health of our community in light of this devastating week. Feel free to contact me with ideas you may have going forward about how our members and chapter can support our community and make improvements. Remember, we are safety professionals, and it is time for us to help. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. My sincere appreciation goes out to our brave fire fighters, law enforcement, and public works teams across our region.
Stay safe!
David Hanson, CSP
President, ASSP – Southern Oregon Chapter
Senior Safety Management Consultant, SAIF Corporation
David has an expertise building dynamic safety teams and developing high-performing safety cultures. He spent 18 years at Timber Products Company as a Supervisor and Safety Coordinator and facilitated continued certification into Oregon OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
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