Shasta builders exchange far northern california safety training development program AKA norcal build safe

The Shasta Builders Exchange Inc., a non-profit organization in Redding, California, was awarded a $103,890 Project Grant under the Occupational Safety and Health Susan Harwood Training Grants program (CFDA 17.502), administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, supports the development and delivery of occupational safety and health training programs targeting disadvantaged, underserved, and at-risk workers across various industries. The funding enables Shasta Builders Exchange to create comprehensive training materials, educational resources, and conduct hands-on training sessions to teach workers how to recognize, avoid, and prevent workplace hazards. These efforts aim to increase worker safety, provide life-saving training, and expand safety knowledge in underserved worker communities.