MIOSHA workshop planned for Escanaba

The MIOSHA “Part 9, Excavations, Trenching, and Shoring” workshop will be held in Escanaba January 19th. It will also include a discussion on electrical hazards and applicable regulations. The workshop is designed to assist participants in identifying hazards at their workplace, especially those associated with mobile equipment. This will be followed by a question and answer session.

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division offers seminars, courses and workshops statewide. These programs have a small fee and are open to general public attendance. The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

This seminar offers CEUs/Maintenance points and is part of the MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) Level 1 certification program. For more information, visit the MIOSHA website at www.michigan.gov/mioshatraining.

MIOSHA has dedicated $50,000 for MTI scholarships, which will cover half of the course costs for any students. Visit the above MIOSHA website to apply.

WHAT: Excavations: The Grave Danger

WHERE: M-TECSM at Bay College – Escanaba

WHEN: Thursday, January 19th

TIME: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

COST: $75.00 Per Person – Includes Course Materials

TO REGISTER: Melissa Charlebois – (906) 217-4106 – charlebm@baycollege.edu

DEADLINE: Register by January 12th – Register Early!

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call 517.322.1809.