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Green Jobs: Safety and Health Outlook for Workers and Small Employers
Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs Office of Small Business Assistance Presents…

"Green Jobs: Safety & Health Outlook for Workers and Small Employers"
 
Panel Discussion Featuring:
 
Don Ellenberger, Environmental Hazard Training Director
CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training

Michelle Myers, Manager of Labor, Health and Safety Policy
American Wind Energy Association

Justin August, Industrial Hygienist
Covanta Energy Corporation

Moderator:

Sanji Kanth, Safety Engineer
Office of General Industry
OSHA, Directorate of Enforcement Programs


April 1, 2010
10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
U.S. Department of Labor
Frances Perkins Building Auditorium 

Session Overview:.
  • The Forum will provide an update on OSHAs green job efforts and discuss workplace hazards associated with green jobs.
  • Presenters will share information on green processes and technologies that are incorporated into the construction, energy, and waste management and recycling
    industries.
  • In addition, panelists will explore opportunities and challenges posed by green jobs and consider best practices and strategies for small businesses in reducing safety
    and health hazards associated with green jobs.
For questions about the Forum and to RSVP, please contact Mandi Garner at (202) 693-2234.

Page last updated: 03/16/2010