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2003 - 03/25/2003 - OSHA Training Will Help Employers Identify Machine Guarding Hazards |
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Region 5 News Release V-170 Date: March 25, 2003 Contact: Juan Solano Phone: (312) 353-6976 OSHA Training Will Help Employers Identify Machine Guarding Hazards
OSHA experts will show how to protect workers and prevent accidents AURORA, Ill. -- Illinois employers can get help in identifying and eliminating workplace safety hazards at training sessions to be held on April 8 in Crystal Lake and on April 9 in South Holland. Co-sponsored by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the state of Illinois, and Northern Illinois University, safety and health experts will help employers identify and control amputation hazards caused by saws, shears, power presses and other machinery. Amputations occur most often when workers operate unguarded or inadequately safeguarded machinery. "A top priority of the U.S. Department of Labor is to provide employers with the knowledge and tools to help them comply with safety standards," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "We are committed to working together with state governments and the private sector to help us communicate this information to employers in clear and easily understandable language that will result in better protection for workers." A training session will be held on April 8 at McHenry Community College, 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, Ill. The training will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. The fee for the training is $35. To register, contact Betty Hendrix at 815-455-8592. A second training session will be held on April 9 at South Suburban College, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Ill. The training will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. The fee for the training is $25. To register, contact Mary Ann Janiga at 708-596-2000 ext. 2522. "An average of 10,000 on-the-job amputations occur each year in the United States, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data," said Michael G. Connors, regional administrator for OSHA. "These training sessions will help prevent amputation accidents which affect so many American workers." The program is sponsored by a partnership between OSHA, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs' Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program and the Illinois Small Business Development Center Network, and Northern Illinois University's National Safety Education Center. ### 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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