2025 Auman Award for Excellence in Safety - General Industry

The Auman Award for Excellence in Safety was established in 2022 to recognize companies and organizations in the Dayton Region who have exemplary safety programs and demonstrate exceptional safety performance. This award is named after our long-time chamber supporter and safety advocate, Gary Auman.

In order to apply for this award, your company must be a current and active member of the Dayton/Miami Valley Safety Council. There is no cost associated with the application.

The application process consists of four industry specific questions. Your answers to these questions will be redacted to remove identifiable information and then be graded anonymously by safety compliance professionals. The questions are based off key components that should be included in every safety program.

All applicants will receive a detailed critique letter written by Gary Auman of Auman, Mahan & Furry. Gary is a legal professional with over 48 years of experience in workers' compensation, occupational safety, and health law.

We will present an award to the top company in each of the following categories:

Construction
General Industry
Manufacturing

Winners will be announced at our 73^rd Annual Safety Conference and Symposium on October 15, 2025. The winners will also be showcased on the chamber website, chamber social media platforms and other chamber publications.

Successful applicants will earn a certificate receiving bronze, silver, gold, or platinum scores.

This program is a great opportunity to be recognized by safety professionals from across the Dayton region at our annual conference and receive valuable feedback on your safety program.

The deadline to apply is August 1^st.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Companies will answer a total of four questions. The first two questions are mandatory. Once you have answered the first two questions, you are able to select two additional questions. Please only answer four questions total.

DO NOT ATTACH PORTIONS OF YOUR SAFETY PROGRAM - they will not be graded.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Organization *

Employee Count *

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

(Please include area code)

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2 *

City *

State *

Postal Code *

Describe your procedure for accident investigations. *

Please describe your procedure for accident investigations. Describe who investigates any accidents your employees may have and the procedure that is used. Include such things as witness interviews, securing the accident scene, securing any physical evidence and determining the root cause of the accident. Also discuss how you use this information.

Describe your procedures for safety enforcement. *

What steps do your company take to ensure that safety is being enforced and what actions do you take if you determine that an employee is not complying with your safety rules.

PLEASE ANSWER TWO OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW.

Describe your safety training program for new hires and temporary workers.
Please describe your safety training program for new hires and temporary workers. Also describe the steps you take to keep safety before your employees on a regular (daily) basis. How do you ensure compliance with your safety rules.

Describe your rules and procedures for ergonomics and lifting.

Please describe your work rules/procedures for ergonomics and lifting. Include an outline of how you train your employees in this area.

Describe your workplace violence prevention program.

Describe your organizations plan for potential workplace violence that occurs at the work site. How are your employees informed and trained on this program? What is the process to report incidents and follow up with victims and witnesses affected by workplace violence?

Describe your recordkeeping program.

Please include information on all recordkeeping procedures.

2025 Auman Award for Excellence in Safety - General Industry

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