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As part of its focus on maintaining a safety culture, the city of Spearfish is hosting a Safety Stand-Down Day for its employees on Nov. 17, during which municipal offices will be closed.

“Safety is a priority for the city,” Tyler Ehnes, safety coordinator, said. “Our employees are our greatest asset, and we want to provide the training, tools, and culture to ensure their health, safety, and well-being.”

According to a news release, the Safety Stand-Down Day will include regional speakers providing workshops on a variety of safety topics to reinforce the importance of daily, safe operations and every employee’s participation in the city of Spearfish’s safety culture. The event is part of the overall safety program that applies to all personnel and resources employed by the city, as well as volunteers.

The program has been implemented using a six-pronged approach: safety training, safety inspections, safety committee, risk mitigation, accident/incident reporting, and safety rewards. The specifics of the program may be found on the city of Spearfish’s website.