Department of Labor Offering Workplace Safety Classes in November

October 30, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2015 Media Contact: Julie Rabinowitz, (207) 621-5009 Class registration or 1-877-SAFE 345 (1-877-723-3345)

Space is available for classes in Augusta, Portland, Springvale, Westbrook and Wilton.

AUGUSTA—The Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Standards is hosting its no-charge safety courses for employers and employees throughout November. Visit the class registration page or call 1-877-SAFE 345 (1-877-723-3345) to register for any class.

“Maine’s SafetyWorks! program continues to educate businesses and employees about hazards in the workplace,” said Governor Paul R. LePage. “These no-cost classes teach everyone how they can prevent work-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths. I encourage you to visit safetyworksmaine.com to learn more and see their calendar of upcoming classes.”

Courses are held at no charge to employers and their employees in the SafetyWorks! Training Institute at the Maine Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive in Augusta unless otherwise noted.

School Laboratory Safety: November 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The purpose of the training is to acquaint science teachers with the OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard and provide them with the information they need to develop their Chemical Hygiene Plans. At the end of this program, participants will be able to list the major provisions of the Laboratory Safety Standard, evaluate laboratory facilities, monitor storage areas, complete a Chemical Hygiene Plan for their schools and explain waste disposal options. This class is designed for science teachers only.


Source: http://www.maine.gov/labor/Templates/news_template.shtml?id=661111#Department of Labor Offering Workplace Safety Classes in November

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Hosting: hospedagem
No-charge: sem carga
Course: cursos
No-cost: sem custo
Upcoming: próximos
Acquaint: familiarizar
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