The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded a $151,720 Project Grant under the Occupational Safety and Health Susan Harwood Training Grants program (CFDA 17.502) to William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. The grant supports the development and delivery of the "Temperature Extremes Targeted Topic Training Program" from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2025. This initiative aims to provide occupational safety and health training and education to employees and employers, particularly in the recognition, avoidance, and abatement of workplace hazards related to temperature extremes. As a Hispanic Serving Institution and state-controlled institution of higher learning, Harper College will leverage its expertise to create targeted training materials, conduct in-person and virtual training sessions, and develop online resources focused on preventing heat stress, cold exposure, and other temperature-related workplace safety issues.
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