Date/Time
Date(s) - Oct 30, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories
Accident Prevention Program (APP) training is essential for fostering a safe work environment and minimizing workplace incidents. This training covers the importance of having an APP and the regulatory requirements that guide its development. Participants will learn about key elements of a written program, including specific plans for wildfire smoke response and outdoor heat exposure. The training emphasizes effective implementation strategies to ensure employees are well-informed and engaged in safety practices. Additionally, it provides resources and support options for organizations seeking guidance in enhancing their accident prevention efforts. Overall, this training equips participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to reduce accidents and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
Speakers: Avery Foltz has been an Industrial Hygiene Consultant with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health for two and a half years; prior to that he worked as a compliance officer for about a year. Leading up to his time with L&I, he worked as an environmental consultant primarily completing hazardous building material inspections, construction-phase abatement management, and occupational exposure monitoring.
Chris Glidden has been a Safety Consultant with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health for three and a half years; prior to that he worked as a compliance officer for two years. Prior to his time with L&I, he worked as an Aviation Maintenance Safety Manager at the Army Aviation Support Facility on Joint Base Lewis-McChord administering written safety programs and developing safety training curriculum.