Kathy Ashworth

The strategic plan for Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) aims to make Virginia a safer place to live, work, and conduct business by fostering an injury-free career culture. It is guided by two strategic goals: reducing occupational hazards through direct intervention and promoting a safe and healthful workplace culture. Key priorities include strengthening external engagement, transitioning to a cohesive team, and improving operations through better processes and technology. The plan's objectives are to enhance workplace safety, reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, and ensure effective worker involvement and proactive cooperative programs.

This Annual Alliance Report details the ongoing partnership between the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (VOSH), the National Electrical Contractors Association (DC NECA), and IBEW Local Union 26. The alliance aims to reduce workplace injuries through collaboration, training, and outreach, focusing on electrical hazard awareness, safety training, and strengthening industry knowledge. Key accomplishments for 2025 include the development and delivery of electrical safety workshops, fostering collaborative training and engagement, and consistent Alliance Board involvement. The initiative has successfully expanded high-quality safety training, strengthened partnerships, enhanced stakeholder awareness and expertise, and promoted a proactive safety culture within the electrical industry. Future plans for 2026 involve developing new workshops, continuing strategic board meetings, and expanding training and outreach efforts.

This document establishes the framework for enterprise architecture direction and technical requirements, guiding the acquisition, use, and management of information technology resources by executive branch agencies within the Commonwealth of Virginia. It serves as a strategic asset to align business processes and IT infrastructure with the state's overall strategy, defining current and target architectural environments, essential information, necessary technologies, and processes for new technology implementation. The standard is structured around four core components: Enterprise Business Architecture (EBA), Enterprise Information Architecture (EIA), Enterprise Solutions Architecture (ESA), and Enterprise Technical Architecture (ETA).

This strategic plan outlines the critical elements for establishing and maintaining an Injury Free culture within an organization. It emphasizes the necessity of management commitment, demonstrated through leadership, dedicated resources, and a proactive mindset that prioritizes safety. Key focus areas include developing a clear 'What IF?' vision, implementing supporting strategies, and fostering continuous improvement beyond traditional failure metrics. The intended outcomes are significant financial savings, enhanced productivity, reduced operational costs, and an improved organizational reputation, ultimately leading to a successful, effective, and safe workplace.

The meeting included discussions on the museum's general fund appropriation, staffing levels, and revenue generation strategies. The board addressed the progress on Wi-Fi improvements, the resumption of work on the genus Adams education Pavilion, and the resolution of a personnel matter. There was also a presentation on the museum's general assembly appropriation, detailing trends in funding and staffing over the years, as well as strategies for maximizing revenue. Additionally, the meeting touched on attendance trends, with a focus on recovery from pandemic-related lows and projections for future growth.