The Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority and the Department of Economic Development at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College co-sponsored a free “OSHA 101” 10 Hour General Industry Training Course Fridays April 20^th and 27^th from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon each day.

This 10-hour General Industry Training course is intended to provide industry workers a broad awareness on recognizing and preventing safety & health hazards on an industrial site instructed by Michael Seabolt, Electrical Construction and Maintenance Instructor at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Coffee Campus. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to ensure theses conditions for American’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance.

“We are proud to partner with the Economic Development department at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to offer this training course.” Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority, stated, “We work tirelessly to ensure that we meet our existing industries needs and provide resources to improve their business operations. This free training is a great opportunity for our existing industries to learn how to identify and correct hazards encountered at their work sites preventing work-related injuries.”

The Industrial Authority is looking into providing an additional 30-Hour OSHA Training Course for continued training based on the need and response from our participants.