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2004 - 08/27/2004 - OSHA Sponsoring Excavation Safety Seminars In Colorado |
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Region 8 News Release: OSHA 04-1686-DEN Friday, August 27, 2004 Contact: Rich Kulczewski Phone: (303) 844-1302 OSHA Sponsoring Excavation Safety Seminars In Colorado
Aug. 30 thru Sept. 2 in Henderson, Greeley and Loveland DENVER -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in cooperation with Xcel Energy and the City of Greeley, is sponsoring a series of "Excavation Awareness Seminars" in Henderson, Greeley and Loveland, Colo., the week of August 30 thru Sept. 2. The seminars, which are free of charge, consist of classroom and field sessions designed to inform contractors and their workers of the hazards associated with trenching and excavation operations and practical ways to control those hazards, said Herb Gibson, OSHA area office director in Denver. The Excavation Awareness Seminar schedule includes: Monday, August 30 (Noon to 5:00 p.m.) or Tuesday, August 31 (7:00 a.m. to Noon) Xcel Energy Material Distribution Center 9500 Interstate 76 (Southeast of I-76th & 96th Ave. interchange) Henderson, Colo. Reservation Contact: Arlen Siert at (303) 571-7857 or Jason Buchanan at (303) 571-7429 Wednesday, Sept. 1 (7:00 a.m. to Noon) Island Grove Park/Weld County Fairgrounds 600 N. 14th Ave. (4-H Building) Greeley, Colo. Reservation Contact: Yeny Chaparro at (970) 350-9710 Thursday, Sept. 2 (7:00 a.m. to Noon) The Ranch - Larimer County Fairgrounds First National Bank Exhibition Hall (Brown and Beard Rooms) 5280 Arena Circle (Use parking Lots A or H) Loveland, Colo. Registration Contact: Jessica Jennings at (303) 329-8648 Seminar co-sponsors include Trench Shoring Services, United Rentals Trench Safety and Wylaco Supply Company. ### U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at <http://www.dol.gov>. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request at (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance. |
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