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OSHA News Release -
Kansas City
Region
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Region 6 News Release: OSHA/06-1827-KAN
Date: Monday, October 23, 2006
Contact: Norma J. Conrad
Phone: 816-426-5491
OMAHA, Neb. -- An alliance to protect workers from exposure to hazards in the grain handling industry was renewed Oct. 11, 2006, between the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Nebraska Grain and Feed Association. The alliance also involves Nebraska Workforce Development and the Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Office.
OSHA Health and Safety alliances are part of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao's ongoing efforts to improve the health and safety of workers. OSHA alliances provide an opportunity to participate in a cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health.
"At the time of its initial signing, this alliance was the first of its kind in the Midwest grain handling, storage and warehousing industry and the third such cooperative program nationwide," said Charles E. Adkins, CIH, OSHA regional administrator in Kansas City.
"We are pleased to see continued interest in this effort, and the State Fire Marshal's Office should prove to be an extremely valuable addition," Adkins said.
The alliance will provide information, guidance and access to training resources to protect the health and safety of grain handling employees. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the OSHA area office in Omaha at (402) 553-0171.
Since 2001, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has created more than 160 alliances with organizations committed to fostering safety and health in the workplace. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at 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) 693-7765 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.
Date: Monday, October 23, 2006
Contact: Norma J. Conrad
Phone: 816-426-5491
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Renews Alliance with Nebraska Grain and Feed Assn. for Safety and Health in Grain Handling Industry
OMAHA, Neb. -- An alliance to protect workers from exposure to hazards in the grain handling industry was renewed Oct. 11, 2006, between the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Nebraska Grain and Feed Association. The alliance also involves Nebraska Workforce Development and the Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Office.
OSHA Health and Safety alliances are part of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao's ongoing efforts to improve the health and safety of workers. OSHA alliances provide an opportunity to participate in a cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health.
"At the time of its initial signing, this alliance was the first of its kind in the Midwest grain handling, storage and warehousing industry and the third such cooperative program nationwide," said Charles E. Adkins, CIH, OSHA regional administrator in Kansas City.
"We are pleased to see continued interest in this effort, and the State Fire Marshal's Office should prove to be an extremely valuable addition," Adkins said.
The alliance will provide information, guidance and access to training resources to protect the health and safety of grain handling employees. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the OSHA area office in Omaha at (402) 553-0171.
Since 2001, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has created more than 160 alliances with organizations committed to fostering safety and health in the workplace. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
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U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at 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) 693-7765 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.