Chesapeake Region Safety Council

12/12/2025

If you're at the Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Conference, make sure to find this table before you leave! A fan favorite at every safety conference, like usual, the people behind this table have something special just for you, as well as a couple of items to remember us by. Make sure to stop by!

*If you're not here, just remember to look for this booth at the next conference you attend.* You'll thank me later!

12/11/2025

Winter brings more than cold weather. Shorter days, longer nights, holiday pressures, changing routines, and much more dangerous road conditions can all add layers of stress that we don’t always see.

That’s why checking in on ourselves and each other matters more than ever.
If you want to build the skills to do so effectively this season, you can learn more about our upcoming MHFA course here: https://tinyurl.com/wintersafety1

But in any case, as we move through winter, remember:
• Be patient with the people around you. Everyone feels this season differently.
• Plan ahead for weather and road conditions.
• Never drive impaired and speak up when someone else tries to.
• And most importantly, look out for one another.

A safer season starts with awareness, compassion, and connection.
Stay warm, stay alert, and stay safe.

12/04/2025

The holidays are a time for togetherness and celebration. Be sure to make responsible choices if you plan to drink alcohol. Remember to eat, drink some water, plan for a safe ride home, and encourage others to do the same.

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Chesapeake Region Safety Council 🦃🍁 As you travel to and from this holiday, remember that the roads are busy, the weather is shifting, and patience goes a long way. Slow down, stay alert, and give everyone the space to get where they’re going safely 🚗

Wishing you warmth, gratitude, and safe travels this holiday season 💛

11/25/2025

🎄The Festival of Trees once again supports the incredible work of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, bringing comfort, care, and hope to families across our communities.

This year, we took our theme "Safety Is A Team Sport" very seriously🎉. As you can see our tree is our Holiday & Safety version of a packed trophy case. You’ll see little nods to every corner of the sports world tucked between the branches: football, baseball, golf, cheer, basketball and more. Further than that, some of our safety community's "Champions Of Safety" are on display front and center as well!

If you’re attending, make sure to stop by and see it up close. It’s a fun reminder that leaning on one another is part of the recipe accomplishing great things, in every season, we’re all on the same team!

11/21/2025

Another example of how much risk roadway crews face every day. Commit to showing them the respect they deserve - "Slow Down. Move Over. Pay Attention". Take the Work Zone Safety Pledge at https://www.chesapeakesc.org/work-zone-safety-pledge/

11/19/2025

🎄 CRSC Members: Ready to Fall Into Safety? 🪜

Stay ahead of the latest fall protection updates and kick off the holiday season with us! Our Fall Protection Update for the Competent Person is a members-only, hands-on FREE training designed to sharpen your skills before the year wraps up.

You'll get insights on:
• The newest ANSI and OSHA updates
• Advances in passive fall protection
• Fall restraint best practices
• Innovative anchor point solutions
• Class 1 vs. Class 2 retractables
• Current rescue requirements

And after training… the holiday fun begins!
Lunch, a holiday Door Contest, and possibly🎅 A surprise visitor may drop by…

Spots are limited! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CRSCFPT

11/17/2025

Today, Virginia State Police Colonel Matthew Hanley shared powerful remarks during the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims at the VSP Training Academy in Richmond. The event brought together dozens of attendees, including families and loved ones forever changed by roadway tragedies.

WDR is observed worldwide to honor the millions who have been killed or seriously injured on our roads, and to acknowledge the ongoing pain carried by their families, friends and communities. The toll is immense, and it grows every year.
Which is why it is also a day to call for stronger, more urgent action. Road deaths are not inevitable; our choices matter in bringing that number closer to 0.

Take Action:
Make a plan to drive attentively, slow down, eliminate distractions, never drive impaired, and hold those around us to the same standard. One choice can save a life.

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

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This week, last week, and for the foreseeable future, our team is proudly wearing our apparel in continued support of our Education and Training Manager, Kim Beard. If you know Kim, you know her positivity & strength can brighten any room. She wants that us all to remember that taking care of our health is one of the most powerful ways we can take care of ourselves and each other.

Regular screenings save lives. Early detection through mammograms and colonoscopies can make all the difference. If you’re due for a screening, please make that appointment. Even if you’re not, regular doctor visits are an essential part of a healthy routine, & the way it works around here is if Kim said it... you should probably do it!

For more information on cancer screening and support services, visit:

https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/cancer/pages/bccdt_home.aspx

https://www.hopewellcancersupport.org/

We’re standing strong for Kim, and for everyone else fighting & healing, and thriving. 💪💗

11/11/2025

To all who served and continue to serve... thank you! Today, we pause to recognize the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces.

Your dedication to protecting others embodies the very heart of safety, service, vigilance, and responsibility. From all of us at the Safety Council, thank you for your service and your continued impact in our communities and workplaces.