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Medford-based general contractor S+B James Construction has graduated from Oregon OSHA‘s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). The program recognizes employers that operate exemplary safety and health management systems.

S+B James Construction was established in 1956. It’s a design-builder, general contractor and construction manager with offices throughout Oregon and California.

Participation in the SHARP program, which is part of Oregon OSHA’s free consultation services, requires a five-year commitment. Employers work with the state agency to identify and correct hazards, improve safety practices, and build lasting systems that protect workers.

S+B James Construction worked with Oregon OSHA safety and health consultants to evaluate workplace hazards, strengthen safety programs, improve employee involvement, and reinforce practices designed to prevent injuries and illnesses on the job, a press release states.

As a SHARP graduate, S+B James Construction joins a select group of Oregon employers recognized for going beyond standard requirements to create and maintain effective workplace safety and health systems. Among the dozens of program graduates are R&H Construction, Willamette Landscape Services (now BrightView Landscapes) of Tualatin, and Marvin Wood Products of Baker City, according to Oregon OSHA’s website.

Employers that achieve SHARP status may also receive an exemption from Oregon OSHA programmed inspections for a designated period, the press release states.

The SHARP program provides Oregon employers with a plan for continuous improvement. Participation involves hazard assessments, written program evaluations, hazard-control recommendations, and hands-on training. Consultations involve no fault, no citations, and no penalties, according to the press release.