AUGUSTA, Maine — SafetyWorks! through the Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Standards will offer employers a free course in on Friday, Oct. 12, in Presque Isle on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping.
Class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 66 Spruce St., Ste. 1. Visit the class registration page at www.safetyworksmaine.gov or call 1 (877) SAFE 345 — 1 (877) 723-3345 — to register.
OSHA Recordkeeping provides thorough and comprehensive six-hour training for both new and experienced safety and human resources personnel. Participants will learn the OSHA rule (29 CFR 1904) regarding recording and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. The class includes several hands-on activities on how to correctly fill out the required injury reporting forms.
SafetyWorks! is not OSHA and cannot issue fines or citations to private businesses. While SafetyWorks! helps businesses of any size, priority is given to small businesses. The program trains about 8,000 people and consults at nearly 1,000 worksites in Maine each year.
Employers interested in learning more about the consulting and training services offered by SafetyWorks! should call 1 (877) SAFE 345 — 1 (877) 723-3345 — or visit www.safetyworksmaine.gov .
The Bureau of Labor Standards is Maine’s regulatory agency overseeing labor and employment law and workplace safety; it provides both consultation and enforcement services. The division promotes and achieves compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of Maine’s workforce.
Maine Department of Labor is an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.
