OSHA

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Our Mission

To promote safety and health in the workplace through a professional forum and networking with the goal of exchanging knowledge, expertise and best practices.

Join Us!

Council Meeting Time:
(September – May) 3rd Wednesday 7:30 am

Council Co-Chairs:
Mary Barrett, Patrick Industries
Darrick Parker, THOR Industries

Board Liaisons:
Byron Sanders, Baugo Community Schools
Jason Demeter, Patrick Industries

Staff Liaison:
Kay House-Clark

What we do together

• Inform members on the latest actual and proposed changes in OSHA regulations and legislation at the national and state levels
• Conduct monthly breakfast meetings with presentations on subjects relative to occupational safety and health
• Provide training on basic OSHA regulations and programs through 10- and 30-hour voluntary compliance seminars
• Coordinate with the Environmental Council to sponsor an annual conference
• Coordinate with CBE (Center for Business Excellence) to provide health and safety assistance to local businesses

The OSHA Council is an organization of member companies with an interest in safety and health awareness in the workplace. Representatives meet to update themselves on regulatory changes and hear from fellow safety professionals with other companies. The Council provides a great opportunity for networking with other safety directors, human resources personnel, plant managers and members of plant safety committees to share expertise, learn from each other and exchange best safety practices.

Any Chamber member may send one or more representatives to the monthly breakfast meeting, but reservations are required. OSHA Council Breakfasts are open to all Greater Elkhart Chamber members.

2025-26 Event/Training Schedule