OSU students shine at the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference
On March 4, undergraduate and graduate students from Oregon State University's College of Health and College of Engineering attended the prestigious Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) conference at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Held biennially, GOSH is the largest occupational safety and health conference in the Pacific Northwest, drawing professionals and students alike.
Hosted by the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[YES]), OSU students had the unique opportunity to engage with industry, government, academic and non-profit leaders and expand their professional networks. Many of the student attendees are also active members of the OSU student section (ASSP@OSU) of the American Society of Safety Professionals, Columbia-Willamette chapter, which sponsors the GOSH conference.
A highlight of the event was the Q&A panel featuring practitioners from OR-OSHA, SAIF, the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, OHSU, and the Oregon Health Authority. Students gained valuable insights into the academic and career paths of these leaders, as well as a glimpse into their daily work lives. The panelists also shared the key knowledge, skills and abilities their organizations seek when hiring new employees.
This enriching experience underscores the commitment of OSU's College of Health to provide students with opportunities to connect with professionals and enhance their career readiness in the field of occupational safety and health.