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OSHA News Release -
Atlanta
Region
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Region 4 News Release: 06-1208-ATL (138)
Date: July 17, 2006
Contact: Ken Atha Dan Fuqua
Phone: (251) 441-6131 (404) 562-2078
MOBILE, Ala. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is adding the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center to its "Wiregrass Safety Alliance," a group of organizations committed to helping small businesses in the wiregrass area of Alabama, Georgia and Florida with no-cost safety and health training, and information. A signing ceremony will be held Thursday at Fort Rucker. Established in 2003, the alliance is currently comprised of OSHA's Mobile area office; the Dothan Chamber of Commerce; Troy State University's Continuing Education Center, Dothan campus; the Wiregrass Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers; the Dothan/Houston County Emergency Management Agency; and Durden Outdoor Displays Inc. "The primary goal of this alliance is to promote the value of safety and health to small businesses in the wiregrass area," said Ken Atha, OSHA's Mobile area director.
NOTE ¿ R.S.V.P.: Media must R.S.V.P. no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, July 17, so the public affairs officer can make coverage plans. Media should arrive early to process through security at the gate. Media must have the following current documents for admittance: (1) photo ID; (2) proof of vehicle insurance; and (3) vehicle registration. Those planning to attend the event should contact Kelly Widener at (334) 255-3770.
Since the inception of OSHA's Strategic Partnership Program in 1998, more than 410 partnerships have been formed, impacting more than 20,000 employers and more than 1 million employees across the United States. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
U.S. Labor Department (DOL) 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: July 17, 2006
Contact: Ken Atha Dan Fuqua
Phone: (251) 441-6131 (404) 562-2078
OSHA Adds U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center to Safety Alliance
Signing Ceremony Set for July 20 in Dothan, Ala.
Signing Ceremony Set for July 20 in Dothan, Ala.
MOBILE, Ala. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is adding the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center to its "Wiregrass Safety Alliance," a group of organizations committed to helping small businesses in the wiregrass area of Alabama, Georgia and Florida with no-cost safety and health training, and information. A signing ceremony will be held Thursday at Fort Rucker. Established in 2003, the alliance is currently comprised of OSHA's Mobile area office; the Dothan Chamber of Commerce; Troy State University's Continuing Education Center, Dothan campus; the Wiregrass Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers; the Dothan/Houston County Emergency Management Agency; and Durden Outdoor Displays Inc. "The primary goal of this alliance is to promote the value of safety and health to small businesses in the wiregrass area," said Ken Atha, OSHA's Mobile area director.
| EVENT: | Alliance Signing Ceremony |
| DATE/TIME: | Thursday, July 20, 2006 ¿ 1:30 p.m. |
| LOCATION: | Cobra Lounge at Fort Rucker's Aviator's Landing Fort Rucker, Ala. |
| OSHA CONTACT: | Ken Atha, Mobile area director |
| PHONE: | (251) 441-6131 |
NOTE ¿ R.S.V.P.: Media must R.S.V.P. no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, July 17, so the public affairs officer can make coverage plans. Media should arrive early to process through security at the gate. Media must have the following current documents for admittance: (1) photo ID; (2) proof of vehicle insurance; and (3) vehicle registration. Those planning to attend the event should contact Kelly Widener at (334) 255-3770.
Since the inception of OSHA's Strategic Partnership Program in 1998, more than 410 partnerships have been formed, impacting more than 20,000 employers and more than 1 million employees across the United States. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
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U.S. Labor Department (DOL) 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.