U.S. Dept. of Labor Announce $10.5 Million in Worker Safety and Health Training Grants
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced the availability of $10.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants for nonprofit organizations including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, Indian tribes, and colleges and universities.
The Harwood Training Grant program supports in-person, hands-on training 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. The grants will fund training and education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.