NEWS ADVISORY - Attention: Business News/Calendar Editors Seminar on "Asbestos Awareness" Offered in Ann Arbor - January 14th

Contact: Mario L. Morrow 517-373-9280

Agency: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

December 7, 2008 - Construction trades routinely renovate and demolish buildings that were built prior to 1981. These activities often result in contact with asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos awareness training is required annually for employees whose work activities may contact asbestos-containing materials (ACM) or presumed asbestos-containing materials (PACM).

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:             Asbestos Awareness

WHERE:           Washtenaw Community College - Ann Arbor

WHEN:             Wednesday, January 14th

TIME:               9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

COST:              $60.00 Per Person - Includes Course Materials

TO REGISTER: Larry Pickel (734) 677-5259 or lpickel@wccnet.edu

DEADLINE:       Register by January 8th - 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.