OSHA Joins Forces With Illinois Groups to Offer Spanish-language 10-hour Safety and Health Course

Words: Dan KamysOSHA is joining forces with the Illinois On-site Consultation Program, Northern Illinois University, University of Illinois at Chicago and Truman College to offer the Spanish-language version of the agency's 10-hour safety and health course in construction. The two-day course will be offered March 18 and 25 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the West Side Technical Institute.

Topics will include excavations, fall protection, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical safety and more.

For more information, contact Truman College at (773) 907-3994. Space is limited. Course materials can be found at www.osha.gov/fso/ote/training/outreach/const_outreach_tp.html.

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