The Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Standards is hosting its no-charge safety courses for employers throughout February.
“Maine is committed to being business friendly and creating opportunity for our workers,” said Gov. Paul R. Lepage. “The classes at the SafetyWorks! Training Institute educate and inform about workplace hazards, keeping workers safe and helping to lower associated costs. I encourage Maine businesses and workers to check out the SafetyWorks! website for these and future classes.”
Courses are held at no charge to employers and their employees to ensure and promote safety in the workplace. The courses are held at the SafetyWorks! Training Institute at the Maine Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive in Augusta, unless otherwise noted.
Courses include:
• Hazard Communication and Global Harmonization: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.;
• Lockout Tagout Procedures: Thursday, Feb. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.;
• How to Conduct a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessment: Friday, Feb. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.;
• Forklift Operator Training: Monday, Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;
• Mine Safety and Health Administration — Refresher: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
• Ten-Hour Construction Standards: Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12 and 13, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday;
• Mine Safety and Health Administration — Refresher: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bangor CareerCenter, 45 Oak St.;
• Safety Officer Training: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.;
• Machine Guarding: Thursday, Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.;
• Lead Safety Training: Friday, Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Practical Approach to NFPA 70E: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Driver Awareness Training: Thursday, Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bangor CareerCenter, 45 Oak St.; and
• Trenching and Excavation: Friday, Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Employers interested in registering can learn more and register at www.safetyworksmaine.com and clicking “More Classes” from the homepage. Space is limited so reservations are required.
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.com.
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.
