OSHA announces $10.5 million in worker safety and health training grants

OSHA has announced the availability of $10.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants for nonprofit organizations.

The Harwood Training Grant program supports in-person, hands-on training for workers and employers in small businesses; industries with high injury, illness, and fatality rates; and vulnerable workers who are underserved, have limited English proficiency, or are temporary workers. The grants will fund training and education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.

Grants are available in three areas: targeted topic training, training and educational materials development, and capacity building.

For more information, visit grants.gov. The application deadline is July 2, 2019.