NEWS ADVISORY - Attention: Business News/Calendar Editors Seminar on "Excavations: The Grave Danger" Offered in Warren - January 7th

Contact: Mario L. Morrow 517-373-9280

Agency: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

December 7, 2008 - This workshop will provide an overview of MIOSHA Part 9, Excavations, Trenching, and Shoring. In addition, the electrical hazards and applicable regulations associated will be discussed. It is also designed to assist participants in identifying hazards at their workplace, especially those associated with mobile equipment. This will be followed by a question and answer session.

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division offers seminars, courses and workshops statewide. These programs have a small fee and are open to general public attendance. The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG).

This seminar offers CEUs/Maintenance points and is part of the MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) Level 1 certification program. For further information, please visit the MIOSHA website at www.michigan.gov/mioshatraining.

WHAT:            Excavations: The Grave Danger

WHERE:          Macomb Community College - M-TEC

WHEN:             Wednesday, January 7th

TIME:               8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

COST:              $60.00 Per Person - Includes Course Materials

TO REGISTER: Yvonne Morosky-Grant (586) 498-4106 or mti@macomb.edu

DEADLINE:       Register by December 31st - Register Early!

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call 517.322.1809. DLEG is an equal opportunity employer/program.