(OSHA) $7M for Susan Harwood safety and health training grants now available

OSHA is soliciting applications under the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program through two separate and distinct announcements. A total of $7 million is available for nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations and colleges and universities.

"These grants play an important role in ensuring worker safety and health. By providing training to employees on their rights, and employers on their responsibilities, the Susan Harwood grants are making sure that workplace safety is the number one priority on any jobsite," said Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez.

The Susan Harwood Training Grant Program supports in-person, hands-on training and educational programs and materials development for workers and employers in small businesses; industries with high injury, illness and fatality rates; workers who are underserved, limited English proficiency and temporary workers. For more information, read the press release.

OSHA Applications for Capacity Building grants must be submitted by Thursday, June 26, 2014 and Targeted Topic grants must be submitted by Monday, June 30, 2014. More information on the grant program, including a webinar that outlines the application process, is available on OSHA's Susan Harwood Training Program Web page. Questions from the public should be directed to Heather Wanderski or Jim Barnes at harwoodgrants@dol.gov or by telephone at 847-759-7700.