Bay College receives grant to increase workplace training safety

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) – Bay College is among 16 Michigan organizations to receive a portion of $900,000 to increase workplace safety training.

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides the Consultation and Training grants to help deliver safety training, with an emphasis on small and midsize employers.

According to a Thursday press release from MIOSHA, Bay College will use the grant for chainsaw, hazardous tree removal and other high-risk outdoor work safety training.

“Preventing workplace injuries starts with knowing how to recognize hazards and what to do about them,” said Susan Corbin, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity director. “By partnering with organizations that understand the industries and communities they serve, we can bring practical safety training directly to more Michigan workers and employers.”

The CET Grant Program supports organizations that develop and deliver occupational safety and health training and services in Michigan. See a full list of grant recipients here.

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