Alaska Safety Alliance

Total Worker Health® in Action: Strategies for Organizational Success in Alaska
2025-04-07 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Anchorage) | BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage, 99508, United States
This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to effectively advocate for and implement the Total Worker Health® approach in your organization.
In today’s fast-paced world, organizations are on the lookout for innovative solutions to tackle system-level challenges that impact workers’ health, safety, and overall business success and prosperity.
Join us for an interactive workshop where we’ll dive into the transformative benefits of the Total Worker Health approach and how you can implement it into your organization. No matter what industry you are in, we will share several system-level solutions and discuss their fit for the unique needs of the Alaska working environment.
What to Expect:

Actionable Insights: Discover practical ways to enhance safety culture and advance worker well-being utilizing Total Worker Health principles.
Hands-On Tools: Gain access to validated tools and resources that will help you bring Total Worker Health to your organization. Collaborate with your leadership and workplace teams to create solutions together.
Real-World Applications: Learn how to demonstrate the business and social value of this integrated approach. You will learn from several case studies when and how to apply these strategies to enhance your existing health and safety programs and practices.

Offered by Alaska Safety Alliance in collaboration with NWCOHS and OHWC.

Location: BP Energy Center Birch Room, 1014 Energy Court Anchorage, AK 99508
Cost: $40 per person (includes lunch & refreshments). Scroll Down to Purchase Tickets. There are a limited amount of scholarships if cost is a barrier for your attendance. Please reach out to naomi@alaskasafetyalliance.org for more information.

Workshop Facilitators
Katia Costa-Black, PhD, PT: Katia Costa-Black is the Senior Manager for Education and Partnerships at the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and the Outreach Core Lead at the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). In these roles, she oversees the Total Worker Health® education portfolio of the Institute, and is tasked to build research-to-practice partnerships in the Pacific Northwest region. Katia holds a B.Sc. in Physical Therapy, a M.Sc. in Ergonomics and Biomechanics, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering. Her research and teaching activities are informed by her two decades of experience in designing and implementing system-level preventive strategies for various organizations in the U.S. and abroad—with a focus on different aspects of Human Factors/ Ergonomics, workers’ safety and well-being.

Naomi DuCharme is the Executive Director of Alaska Safety Alliance and is a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) with expertise in Total Worker Health. She is a dedicated professional with a passion for promoting the health, safety, and well-being of workers in Alaska. With extensive experience in management and occupational health and safety, she is committed to fostering environments that prioritize safety and well-being. Naomi actively contributes to advancing worker safety initiatives through her roles on the Region 10 Young Worker Safety Committee, the Associated Builders and Contractors Safety Committee, and the Anchorage Suicide Prevention Coalition. She serves as Vice President of the Alaska Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction. Naomi is recognized for her approachable, professional demeanor and uses her experience in both executive and field level roles to effectively communicate and tailor information to meet people and organizations where they are and help them get to where they want to be.

Nancy Simcox, MS: Nancy Simcox is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Continuing Education Program (OSHCE) at the University of Washington. She develops and delivers research-based education programs for professionals in the environmental, health, and safety fields, including industrial hygienists, physicians, nurses, and safety engineers. She oversees the creation of new educational programs that address emerging issues identified by workers, employers, and the practice community. Recent programs have covered topics such as forestry and agricultural risks, reproductive health hazards, workplace violence, leadership development, Total Worker Health, and infectious disease prevention. She has 25 years of experience in the field of occupational health and safety.

Lili Tenney, DrPH, MPH is the Director of Outreach and Programs for the Centers for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health. She is a leader in public health, Total Worker Health, communications, and implementation sciences and is the founder of Health Links- helping organizations achieve sustainability and social change.

April Legislative Update
2025-04-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Zoom Events
Mark your calendars for Wednesday April 9, 8:00am – 9:30 am for our regularly scheduled BEC meeting where we’ll get the inside scoop on The Big Legislative Issues of Alaska’s 34th Legislature from Larry Persily. This should be an insightful and informative presentation. Come ready to ask your questions during the Q&A session!
We are always happy to get feedback and ideas from BEC members and guests. If you have suggestions for discussion topics you’d like to share for upcoming BEC meetings, please reach out to Mari@AlaskaWorkforceAlliance.org.

Alaska's Workforce Future - Spring Work Session
2025-05-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Zoom Events
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 14, 8:00–9:30 AM for our regularly scheduled Business Education Compact (BEC) meeting.
This May session marks an important mid-year checkpoint between our annual fall Workforce Convenings. It will also serve as the first in a series of spring BEC collaborative sessions dedicated to Alaska’s Workforce Future—establishing a recurring opportunity to engage in focused discussion and reconnect on progress between convenings.
The meeting will be a collaborative work session, beginning with a brief progress update since the Fall 2024 convening. We invite you to come prepared to engage in meaningful discussion, ask questions, and offer insights on plan implementation. This is also a great opportunity to highlight your organization’s workforce-related projects and initiatives.
We look forward to your active participation as we shape Alaska’s workforce future—together.
We are always happy to get feedback and ideas from BEC members and guests. If you have suggestions for discussion topics you’d like to share for upcoming BEC meetings, please reach out to Mari@AlaskaWorkforceAlliance.org.

2025 ABC-ASA Safety Expo - Anchorage & Fairbanks
2025-05-16 09:00 - 17:00 | BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage, 99508, United States
Join ABC Alaska and Alaska Safety Alliance for the 2025 Safety Expo!
Anchorage Safety Expo on May 16th, 9 AM – 5 PM, at the BP Energy Center
Fairbanks Safety Expo on May 30, 12 PM – 5 PM, at the J. P. Jones Center.
Both events are free and open to the public. Pre-registration for training sessions is required and space is limited! Attendees must be 18+ to attend trainings, but anyone is welcome to come visit the safety vendors and food trucks! All training sessions are offered FREE by volunteer instructors. Click below to view the available training courses and to pre-register. Please note that start times are staggered and some sessions overlap. Registration is not required to attend the exhibit areas.

Click Below for Full Event Schedule Anchorage – Fairbanks

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Thank you to our sponsors!

Thank you to our volunteer training providers! AIH, Alaska OSH, Alaska Warehouse Specialists, Beacon OHSS, JBER Integrated Resilience Office, OSHA – San Francisco Region, Yukon Fire Protection, ABC of Alaska, and Alaska Safety Alliance.

Confirmed Vendors
It’s FREE to showcase your goods and services at the 2025 Alaska Safety Training Expo! Contact naomi@alaskasafetyalliance.org to learn more about how you can join our vendor exhibits.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
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June BEC Meeting - Respect in the Workplace
2025-06-11 08:00 - 21:30 | Zoom Events
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 11, 8:00–9:30 AM for our regularly scheduled Business Education Compact (BEC) meeting, where we will explore the critical role that respect in the workplace plays in workforce retention. This session supports the Goal 3 (Retain Alaskans and Attract New Alaskans) outlined in Alaska’s Workforce Future, our statewide workforce development plan, by advancing employer practices that foster healthy, supportive workplaces—key to retaining Alaska-grown talent and building resilient career pathways.
We are always happy to get feedback and ideas from BEC members and guests. If you have suggestions for discussion topics you’d like to share for upcoming BEC meetings, please reach out to Mari@AlaskaWorkforceAlliance.org.

August BEC Meeting - Lighting the Pathway to High Demand Industries
2025-08-13 08:00 - 09:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83916363235
Join us on August 13 for “Lighting the Pathway to High Demand Industries,” featuring industry representatives from health care, mining and construction. Speakers include: Marjorie Hamburger, AHHA; Gloria Burnett, AHEC; Shirley McCaa, MAPTS; Alicia Amberg and Norma Lucero, AGC of Alaska; and Alexis Cowell, Alaska Works.
Topic: BEC Monthly Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83916363235
Meeting ID: 839 1636 3235

September BEC Meeting - Lighting the Pathway to High Demand Industries, Pt. 2
2025-09-10 08:00 - 09:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83916363235
Join us on September 10 for the second part of our series “Lighting the Pathway to High Demand Industries,” spotlighting workforce development in resource development, renewable energy, and maritime industries.
This session will highlight industry initiatives, career pathways, and opportunities to collaborate on solutions to Alaska’s workforce challenges. We’ll also explore how innovative programs and partnerships are helping to build stronger connections between employers, educators, and jobseekers.
Topic: BEC Monthly Meeting
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Meeting ID: 839 1636 3235

2025 BEC Workforce Convening
2025-10-14 13:00 - 2025-10-15 14:00
The Alaska Workforce Alliance BEC invites you to the 2025 Workforce Convening. This in-person event, sponsored in part by the Alaska Workforce Investment Board, is a two partial day event dedicated to advancing Alaska’s workforce.

Day 1 – October 14: 1:00-5:00 Held in conjunction with the Alaska Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Professional Development Conference at the Hotel Captain Cook
Day 2 – October 15, 8:30-2:00 Workforce Convening held at The Multipurpose Room in the UAA Student Union.

Agenda Draft-Subject to Revision
10/14 Tues at ACTE Conference, Captain Cook: Tuesday
1:15-BEC Welcome
1:30-Industry Panel Presentation: Successful School-Industry Partnerships
2:45-Networking Break
3:15-Industry Table Top Breakout Session
4:00-Regional Table Top Breakout Session

10/15 Wed at UAA Commons The Multipurpose Room
8:30-Doors Open, Coffee Networking
9:00-Alaska’s Workforce Future Presentation
9:30-Regional Centers and Industry: Opportunities in High Demand Industries
10:30-Break
10:45-Regional Centers and Industry Presentations Continued
11:30-Lunch presentation – Career Guides Initiative
12:30-Break
12:40-AWF Focus Area – Marketing Alaska’s Opportunities: exploring strategies for Alaska to partner with education, government, and industry to market Alaska

Click here for more information and to RSVP.
