Education — May 20, 2020U.S. Department of Labor Announces Availability of $11.5 Million In Worker Safety and Health Training GrantsOSHA announces the availability of $11.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants for nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, Indian tribes, and colleges and universities. The Harwood Training Grant program supports in-person, hands-on training for workers and employers in small businesses; industries with high injury, illness, and […] Education — May 20, 2020
Education — May 12, 2020City of Phoenix, AZ Takes Recycling Education OnlineThe City of Phoenix is taking their recycling education program online. “Phoenix has a goal to divert waste from the landfill and repurpose it into new product,” said assistant Phoenix public works director Joe Giudice. Giudice said the department has a small team of powerful folks who are out educating kids and adults about the […] Education — May 12, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 30, 2020Safety 2020 Shifts to Virtual Event Due to PandemicThe American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will shift its Safety 2020 Professional Development Conference and Exposition to a virtual education event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ASSP Board of Directors decided to present “Safety 2020: Virtual” after weeks of assessing risk factors and monitoring the latest information from government and public health authorities. […] Collection/Transfer — April 30, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 28, 2020Leigh Ann Blunt named ASSP’s 2020 Outstanding Safety EducatorLeigh Ann Blunt, a nationally recognized professor in the occupational safety and health field and member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) for 14 years, is ASSP’s 2020 William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator. Blunt, Ed.D., CSP, is a safety sciences professor and chair of the School of Geoscience, Physics and Safety at […] Collection/Transfer — April 28, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 28, 2020Mack Trucks Academy Offering Free eLearning Courses for High Schools, Secondary Technical SchoolsMack Trucks has launched free 90-day access to eLearning courses for high school and secondary technical education students interested in becoming a diesel technician, but who cannot attend in-person hands-on training because of the COVID-19 situation. The courses, provided to students through their local Mack dealer, will provide an option for training typically done in […] Collection/Transfer — April 28, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 16, 2020Earth Day Is Virtually Here – Ways to Celebrate and Engage Residents Online“Even the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” So they say. Back in February, we shared ideas to inspire your planning for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Nearly two months later, our world has changed as a result of a global pandemic, but now, more than ever, Americans view recycling as […] Collection/Transfer — April 16, 2020
Education — April 8, 2020Iowa’s Largest Solid Waste & Recycling Industries Conference Seeks PresentationsThe Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference and Trade Show is seeking presentation abstracts for its 2020 event October 5-7. Hosted by the Iowa Recycling Association (IRA) and Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations (ISOSWO), the conference is one of the Midwest’s premier events for recycling and solid waste management professionals, providing educational programs, […] Education — April 8, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 1, 2020Celebrating Earth Day from Afar, ecomaine’s Education ContinuesWith many Maine schools closed, students learning at home, and teachers and parents employing new techniques to educate children, ecomaine unveiled a series of resources for remote learning about recycling, waste management, and sustainability. ecomaine, which normally offers tours and presentations throughout the year to students and adults alike, has temporarily halted public, in-person education […] Collection/Transfer — April 1, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 31, 2020American Society of Safety Professionals’ Recorded Education Sessions Free for Limited TimeFor a limited time, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is providing free online access to 330 recorded education sessions on many issues connected to workplace safety and health. The offer allows industry professionals to engage in on-demand learning from wherever they are located to gain knowledge from the experts who presented at Safety […] Collection/Transfer — March 31, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 29, 20207th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Postponed Due to COVID-19OSHA announced that it has postponed the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, originally scheduled for May 4-8, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be rescheduled this summer. Falls remain the leading cause of fatal injuries to workers in the construction industry. While the National Stand-Down is postponed, OSHA […] Collection/Transfer — March 29, 2020
Coronavirus/COVID-19 — March 26, 2020ASSP’s Free Online Resources Include COVID-19 PodcastsDuring this unprecedented time surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is providing free online resources to help its members and the occupational safety and health community respond quickly and effectively to the pandemic. ASSP has stood for safety for more than 100 years and knows the value of accessible […] Coronavirus/COVID-19 — March 26, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 24, 2020Texas Disposal Systems Tips to Keep Front-Line Workers SafeDuring this time, “essential personnel” brings to mind doctors, nurses, and first responders. There are other front-line workers who are directly fighting the spread of COVID-19: solid waste collection drivers and waste processing employees. These employees play a critical role in ensuring our communities stay healthy as they move from house to house to collect […] Collection/Transfer — March 24, 2020
