2026 Auman Award for Excellence in Safety - Construction 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 50 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 Industry
General / Manufacturing Industry

Winners will be announced at our 74th Annual Safety Conference and Symposium on October 28, 2026. 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 7th.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Companies will answer a total of four questions. The first three questions are mandatory. Once you have answered the first three questions, you are able to select one additional question. 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 *

1. Describe your organizations Emergency Action Plan. *

Include the types of emergencies covered, key employee responsibilities, and how evacuation, shelter-in-place, and communication procedures are implemented and communicated.

2. Describe your fall protection program. *

Please describe your fall protection program. Include in your response if you ever use a fall protection plan, when you use such a plan, and how you comply with the OSHA requirements for a fall protection plan as described in OSHA Standard 1926.502(k) and the circumstances under which you might use a fall protection plan . Also describe all the different types of conventional fall protection used by your company and how you train your employees in fall protection and ensure that they are always in compliance with your safety rules regarding working at heights.

3. Describe your heat illness prevention program. *

Include key controls such as hydration, rest breaks, acclimatization, training, and how employees are protected and monitored during high-heat conditions.

PLEASE ANSWER ONE OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW.

Describe your ladder safety program.
Include your requirements for ladder types, inspection, set-up, and use.

Describe your HazCom program.

Include how hazardous chemicals are identified, labeled, communicated, and how employees are trained and access Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Describe your fleet safety program.

Include driver qualification, training, vehicle use policies, maintenance, and how safe driving behavior is monitored and enforced.

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2026 Auman Award for Excellence in Safety - Construction Industry

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