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Grants to Help Keep Michigan Workers Safe Safety Education and Training Grants to Support Training Projects Throughout Michigan

Contact:  Maura Campbell 517.373.9280
Agency: Labor & Economic Growth


OCTOBER 09, 1997 - Keeping Michigan workers and workplaces safe is at the core of projects supported by the 1998 Safety Education and Training Grants announced today by Governor John Engler.

"Michigan's economy has been enjoying an unprecedented renaissance. With more workers on the job in the Great Lakes State than ever before, we want to do everything possible to promote safe workplaces and habits. These grants go a long way toward helping us accomplish this goal," said Engler.

 

The $850,000 in SET grants will go to support safety programs around the state, from a program in rural Alpena targeted toward workers and employers in three high hazard occupations manufacturing, farming and construction to a program in the Detroit area to help students before they go on the job.

 

Michigan has been a national leader in promoting workplace safety through a variety of safety education and training seminars and programs.

 

"When it comes to worker safety there's much merit to the old saying 'an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,'" said CIS Director Kathleen M. Wilbur. "Overall, Michigan's safety record has been steadily improving and the SET program is key to this success."

 

The SET program is part of the Bureau of Safety and Regulation (BSR) housed within Consumer and Industry Services. According to BSR Director Doug Earle, BSR Education and Training programs are aimed at increasing workplace safety by helping employers and employees meet occupational health and safety standards. Requests for consultations are responded to within 48 hours and consultations and training sessions are held within 30 days of request.

 

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