Learn More About How to Be an OSHA Safety Champion

New program meets employers where they are and helps them strengthen their safety culture to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s new Safety Champions Program is a new program for employers to develop and implement an effective safety and health program. The main goal of safety and health programs is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. The Program incorporates the seven core elements of Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs:

Management Leadership
Worker Participation
Hazard Identification and Assessment
Hazard Prevention and Control
Education and Training
Program Evaluation and Improvement; and
Communication and Coordination for host employers, contractors, and staffing agencies.

OSHA has provided a short video on the Safety Champions Program. You can also register for an informational sessions to get more details.

Mar 11, 2026 — Member Update

Latest Articles

SMACNA All Access Episode 1 (Bias and Belonging Conference)

Jul 15, 2026 - SMACNA is rolling out a new video series, titled SMACNA All Access that will document the work being done by the association to improve the sheet metal industry and encourage the prosperity of its member companies.

New Clear the Air Episode

Jul 15, 2026 - Seth Lennon is joined by Jen Clark and Brandon Patterson to discuss educational opportunities available to SMACNA members.

Stan Kolbe Discusses Impact of New Housing Law on Contractors

Jul 15, 2026 - In a recent ACHR interview, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government Affairs discusses how the newly enacted housing law will expand retrofit opportunities, support new housing installations, and encourage the use of smart building technology.

smacnalogo__185_287__with_white_3a5897_outline