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Thank you to our partners at @immigrantfooddc @ECEConnection @USAGuidedTours @Starbucks and Global International Security for an interesting and inspiring panel today on hiring #refugees and #immigrants! @tea_ivanovic @S00737Jodi @zhollows #RefugeesWelcome #EOA2021

#HurricaneSeason is well underway in the U.S. 🌀 Hurricanes don’t only affect people living along the coast—they can cause damage inland, hundreds of miles from shore. Now is the time to prepare & plan ahead before one strikes! For #HurricaneSafety info: osha.gov/hurricane

New #sharkscience - Complex human-shark conflicts confound conservation action. A perspectives article from: @MichelleHeupel @davekendal and I. doi.org/10.3389/fcosc.… #OA #HumanWildlifeConflict #ConservationConflict @CSTFA_JCU @CMS_UTas @jcu @IUCNShark

ICYMI: @OSHA_DOL is requesting information & comments on issues related to the mechanical power presses standard. The deadline for submitting comments is October 26, 2021. For more information on this RFI, or to submit comments, visit: bit.ly/3i9mwWz

Sooo... guess who has a book coming out next month? POINTS AT SELF (and my buddy @DrAlistairDove). After a long while spent writing about whale sharks, it's time to start sharing all the new stuff we've found out about them. 280 characters at a time, I guess. Challenge accepted.

Organizations like @MISS_Elasmo, @Sharks4Kids, & @beneaththewaves have created opportunities for a new generation of student scientists. Offering access to shark science curriculum and field research experiences, and a paid shark research mentorship program for women of color.

Action to put an end to Shark fishing competitions, one of the many threats which Sharks face from human activities. change.org/p/noaa-fisheri… @Seasaver

Check out VPPPA’s latest blog post for valuable lessons learned during the pandemic and how these can be applied to best prepare for future crises. Read on: bit.ly/3i7afls

Congratulations to VPPPA’s Member of the Month for July: Fady Guirguis from @mortonsalt in @RegionIXVPPPA. Read more about Fady here: vpppa.org/our-members 𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑉𝑃𝑃𝑃𝐴 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟!

Register to attend @VPPPA Safety+ in Nashville! Perfect for the #supplychain safety professional, you can network, learn, and see new products like our line of warehouse pallet rack safety products and cargo control systems for fleets. buff.ly/3eeVv1J

Registration for @OSHA_DOL's Safe + Sound Week is now open! 📝 This year, the event will take place August 9-15! @VPPPA is proud to be recognized as an organizer of OSHA’s Safe + Sound Campaign. Join us in being #SafeAndSoundAtWork. To register, visit ⬇️ #register" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">osha.gov/safeandsoundwe…

MākuSafe's Tom West will present at the 2021 @VPPPA Safety+ Symposium in Nashville this fall. Are you registered yet? ow.ly/nOAK50Fr954 #safety #EHS #wearables #wearabletech

Extremely hot or humid conditions can be deadly for workers. Know the signs of #HeatIllness and #HeatStroke, and what to do in an emergency: osha.gov/heat-exposure @Readygov

According to the @USCPSC, 12 people died & approximately 10,000 were injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents in 2019. 🎆 Join us in celebrating safely this holiday weekend by reviewing a handful of #FireworksSafety tips below! ⬇️

⏰ Last Chance to Register for Today’s #Webinar! Tune in today at 2PM ET for the CSE Critical Thinking Applications Webinar, presented by Rebecca Bedell! Thanks to our Sponsor @DraegerNews, this presentation is free to everyone! To register, visit ⤵️ vpppa.atlasams.com/events/CSE-Cri…

June is full of virtual events, don’t miss out on these upcoming dates! 📆 @USDOL's Career Fair: June 16 📆 VPPPA Region VII AMM Webinar: June 17 📆 CSE Critical Thinking Applications Webinar, Sponsored by @DraegerNews: June 29 To learn more, visit ➡️ vpppa.org/webinars.html

🚧 Trench Safety Stand Down Week is June 14-18! This #TrenchSafetyMonth be sure to incorporate these in your day-to-day operations: - Slope or bench trench walls - Shore trench walls with supports, or - Shield trench walls with trench boxes Learn more ➡️ osha.gov/trenching-exca…

This year's Safety+ Exhibit Hall is both in-person & virtual! You’ll see representation from many Fortune 500 companies, including: @ValeroEnergy, @NuStarEnergyLP, @chevronphillips, @SherwinWilliams & more! Don't wait, reserve your booth today! Visit ⤵️ s36.a2zinc.net/clients/vpppa/…

2021 Safety+ Symposium Highlights: ✔️ 75+ Innovative Workshop Topics ✔️ 3 Mega Workshop Sessions ✔️ Exhibit Hall with 200+ vendors ✔️ Exclusive (& safe) networking opportunities ✔️ Earn industry CEUs ✔️ Post-Symposium Workshops To learn more, visit: web.cvent.com/event/7b58cd39…

⚠️ Upcoming Career Fair ⚠️ The @USDOL is hosting a free, virtual career fair on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟔, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐀𝐌 – 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐓. Interested? Registration is now open through EventBrite here ➡️ eventbrite.com/e/career-oppor…