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OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grant Program

Posted: Aug 03, 2018

OSHA will provide $10.5 million in funding opportunities for Susan Harwood training grants to support worker safety and health.  The money is available for nonprofit organizations including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, Indian tribes, and colleges and universities.

This grant program supports the creation of in-person, hands-on training and educational programs including the development of materials for workers and employers in small businesses; industries with high injury, illness and fatality rates; and vulnerable workers, who are underserved, have limited English proficiency or are temporary workers.

For more information, click here for more information from the Federal Register.

FRPA Annual Conference – August 27-30 in Orlando

Posted: Jul 06, 2018

The Annual FRPA Conference is a gathering of recreation and park professionals for a time of learning, connecting and creating memories.  This conference offers resources on playground safety that may be of interest to ASSP members.

Click here to view the conference brochure.

Click here to access the conference website.

DOL – Trade Release

Posted: Jun 25, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced that it will extend the comment period on the proposed rule on crane operator certification. Comments will now be accepted through July 5, 2018. This extension allows stakeholders more time to review the proposed rule.