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2003 - 03/05/2003 - Safety and Health Forum for Small Businesses Scheduled at Sauk Valley Community College on March 26 |
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Region 5 News Release V-140 Date: March 5, 2003 Contact: Juan Solano Phone: (312) 353-6976 Safety and Health Forum for Small Businesses Scheduled at Sauk Valley Community College on March 26
Experts Will Show How To Recognize and Remove Hazards And Prevent Accidents AURORA, Ill. -- Small businesses in northern Illinois can get help with important safety issues this month at a special forum at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Ill. on Wednesday, March 26. Co-sponsored by the state of Illinois and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor, the forum will feature safety and health professionals from both the private sector and government. It will cover machine guarding, fire safety, accident investigation, recordkeeping rules and other safety topics. "The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to providing useful and timely assistance to help the small business community comply with safety standards," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "This forum will help employers recognize and remove hazards to prevent the expense and suffering of workplace accidents." Machine guarding and related machinery violations consistently rank among the top 10 of safety violations. Every year, workers who operate and maintain machinery suffer approximately 18,000 amputations, lacerations, crushing injuries, and abrasions, and more than 800 deaths. Employers who attend the forum will also learn how some companies have created and implemented successful ergonomics programs to prevent repetitive stress injuries. The program will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Route 2, in Dixon, Ill. The fee for the forum is $30, which includes lunch and refreshments. Advance registration is required. A registration form may be obtained by calling Sauk Valley Community College's Office of Corporate and Community Services at 815-288-5511, ext. 302. The forum is sponsored by OSHA, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program, and Sauk Valley Community College. ### 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. Call (202) 693-7773 or TTY (202)693-7755. |
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