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Region 4 News Release OSHA-03-704-ATL (277) Wed., Nov. 12, 2003 Contact: Andre Richards Jo Anne Burgoyne Phone: (404) 984-8700 (404) 562-2076 OSHA Supports Georgia Utility Contractors Association's Safety Seminar for Executives Session Scheduled for November 13 ATLANTA -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced its support of a Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA) executive seminar, which will provide employers throughout the industry with the tools necessary to establish and maintain a strong commitment to safety and health. From Oct.1, 1999 to Sept. 30, 2003, OSHA investigated 18 fatal excavation and trenching accidents in Georgia. In an effort to reduce these tragic accidents, GUCA developed this safety seminar with an emphasis on improving the safety and health culture of industry employers and employees. "How to Develop a Safety Culture Within Your Company" is scheduled during a day of safety and health-related training sessions to be held Nov. 13, at the Georgia International Convention Center. "This seminar demonstrates that industry leaders recognize a problem and are taking meaningful steps to address this serious safety issue," said Andre Richards, OSHA's Atlanta-West area director.
GUCA is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization composed of Georgia contractors who work in subsurface conditions: water and wastewater treatment plants, water, sewer and gas lines, underground power lines, and telephone lines. For registration information about the GUCA Safety Conference and Expo call (404) 362-9995, or toll-free (877) SAF-GUCA; the fax number is: (404) 362-9211. SHA is dedicated to saving lives, preventing injuries and illnesses and protecting America's workers. Safety and health add value to business, the workplace and life. For more information, visit www.osha.dol.gov ### |
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