Managing existing and emerging hazardous energy threats

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, School of Nursing, received a $525,000 block grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Susan Harwood Training Grants program (CFDA 17.502). The award was issued on September 30, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 30, 2026. This grant funds the development and delivery of occupational safety and health training and educational programs addressing existing and emerging hazardous energy threats.

Under this award, Rutgers will develop instructor-led training and educational materials designed to help workers and employers in high-hazard industries recognize, avoid, and abate workplace hazards related to hazardous energy. As a recipient of OSHA's Susan Harwood Training Grants program, Rutgers is expected to prioritize serving disadvantaged and underserved worker populations, including young workers, temporary workers, minority workers, workers with limited English proficiency, and workers in small businesses facing barriers to occupational safety and health training access. The institution must maintain comprehensive records for three years following grant closeout and participate in data collection and training impact evaluations to assess program effectiveness.