OSHA Seeks Applications for $4.7 Million in Harwood Safety and Health Training Grants
From OSHA –
OSHA is soliciting applications for $4.7 million in Susan Harwood Safety and Health Training Grants. The grants are available to nonprofit organizations to provide safety and health training and education for workers and employers. Nonprofit organizations, including qualifying community and faith-based organizations, employer associations and labor unions, that are not an agency of a state or local government, are eligible to apply. Additionally, state or local government-supported institutions of higher education are eligible to apply in accordance with 29CFR Part 95….There are four types of safety and health training grants: Capacity Building Pilot; Capacity Building Developmental; Targeted Topic Training and Training and Educational Materials Development. The grants focus on training workers and employers to recognize workplace hazards and appropriate control measures, and to understand their rights and responsibilities under OSHA regulations and standards. Targeted topic areas for the grant application include safe bin entry in grain handling operations, crane safety, fall protection, chemical exposure/hazardous communication, and shipyard safety hazards. See the news release for more information on the grants and how to apply.