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OSHA Forms Alliance with Suncoast Safety Council
Department of Labor's OSHA Forms Alliance with Suncoast Safety Council to Improve Access to Workforce Safety Training in the Tampa Bay Area
CLEARWATER, FL, June 03, 2009 /Technical PR News/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has formed an alliance with Suncoast Safety Council (SSC) to reduce employee injuries by offering several free occupational safety awareness workshops for small businesses and employers in the Tampa Bay Area.
The initial focus of the alliance will be on reducing and preventing amputations, emergency planning, fleet operation programs and first responder safety and health training. Emphasis will also be placed on effectively communicating these issues to non- English speaking workers and small businesses in the manufacturing industry.
"We have always tried to provide organizations with quality training and information relevant to this area's rapidly changing workforce and this alliance with OSHA will enhance our ability to meet that goal." said Kimberly Jowell, Executive Director, SSC. "Through this alliance, we aim to improve employers' access to the information, guidance and training needed to protect their employees," added Jowell.
As part of the alliance, SSC will be conducting a series of free "Workplace Safety Awareness Workshops" open to both employers and their employees. The first workshop of this series will address Amputation Prevention & Machine Guarding and will be held on June 25, 2009 from 9am until 12pm at SSC's Clearwater office. Companies and groups interested in attending this free workshop should call (727) 373-7233 ext. 315.
This alliance is part of OSHA's continued efforts to improve workplace safety and health through cooperative programs with employers, labor and trade organizations and community groups.
Founded in 1967, Suncoast Safety Council is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization that provides safety-related education and training in the areas of workplace safety, driver safety, and community outreach. The company has locations in St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Palm Harbor where it serves organizations and individuals throughout Central West Florida.
Suncoast Safety Council
1145 Court St.
Clearwater, FL 33756
Contact: Fergus M. Linskey
Phone: 727-608-2946
E-mail: flinskey@safety.org
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Fergus Linskey
Suncoast Safety Council
Marketing Coordinator
1145 Court St.
Clearwater, FL
United States 33756
Voice: 7276082946
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