Jan at last year’s VOSH Conference discussing the finer points of purchasing the correct electrical safety equipment. (Photo: from Virginia Department of Labor & Industry video of session and off of their website)
A little bragging here… The
VOSH Conference has been growing every year since its inception 15 years ago. The idea for a professional gathering supported by Virginia Department of Labor and Industry was an idea that I suggested when I was the Chief Administrator of VOSH way back in the early 1980’s but it didn’t take off until 1995. By that time I was starting Circle Safety. I was honored to be an invited speaker at the first conference and have been invited back each year. That’s a lot of presentations.
This year I suggested speaking on how safety and health professionals can use Digital Photography in Support of Safety. Here is the brochure description:
This is not your typical accident investigation photography class. Instead, we will discuss the ever- growing opportunities to use – and misuse – digital photography in our safety and health efforts. Topics will include effective use of the camera as a tool in documentation of the workplace; camera selection (point & shoots are just fine); privacy and property rights, including legal and ethical issues; use of digital images for safety training and communication of safety messages; use of image- enhancing software. If you are reading this before the conference, you are invited to bring prints of your best examples of “digital safety.” We will set up an exhibit! All levels of photo experience are welcome – this is really about safety!
Those of you who have been following this blog will see my sneaky attempt to merge my professional work with my love of photography. If you are in the Northern Virginia – DC – Maryland region, please join us June 1 – 4, 2010. Day-tripper admissions are available. Follow the link above and bring your safety photos with you.
