2026 Auman Award for Excellence in Safety - General and Manufacturing Industries

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. 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 *

PLEASE ANSWER FOUR OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW.

Describe your safety training program for new hires and temporary workers.

Include onboarding training, safety reinforcement methods, and how compliance with safety rules is maintained and monitored.

Describe your machine guarding program.

Include how machine hazards are identified and controlled through guards, training, inspections, and equipment safety procedures.

Describe how you comply with OSHA Hazard Communication/Global Harmonization Standard.

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

Describe your Emergency Response procedures.

Include how different emergencies are managed, employee roles, communication methods, and how preparedness is maintained through training and drills.

Describe your LOTO procedures.

Include how hazardous energy is isolated, verified, and controlled, along with training, responsibilities, and enforcement.

Describe your rules and procedures for ergonomics and lifting.

Include how ergonomic risks are identified and reduced, and how employees are trained on safe lifting and material handling practices.

Describe your electrical safety program.

Include lockout/tagout, safe work practices, training, PPE, and how energized work is controlled and monitored.

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.

Describe your injury prevention program.

Include how hazards are identified, risks are reduced, and how data, training, and employee involvement support prevention efforts.

Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

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2026 Auman Award for Excellence in Safety - General and Manufacturing Industries

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