The Occupational Safety and Health Act was enacted on April 28, 1971, by President Nixon which is now nationally recognized as Workers' Memorial Day.
“This year, our Workers Memorial Day commemoration recognizes those essential workers who were sickened or died by just going to work – simply doing their best to support their families and keep the rest of us safe and healthy. The pandemic has taken a horrible toll on workers in hospitals, grocery stores, meatpacking plants, and schools, as well as first responders, delivery drivers, and sanitation workers. We cannot forget their sacrifices,” said OSHA Regional Administrator Eric Harbin in Dallas. “Today, we also affirm OSHA’s commitment to protecting U.S. workers. A safe and healthful workplace isn’t a privilege, it’s every worker’s right.”
Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at the end of their workday. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations (OSHA).
Montgomery Community College offers many different types of Industrial Safety classes through Continuing Education and Curriculum programs. This year, MCC has offered OSHA 30, OSHA 10, and OSHA Construction.
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OSHA 30 General Industry - 5 students received their OSHA 30 Card
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OSHA 10 General Industry - 38 students received their OSHA 10 Card
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OSHA Construction - 5 students received their OSHA Construction Card
If you are interested in receiving more information on safety programs, please contact Jessica Hamilton, Director of Business and Industry Services, at hamiltonjw@montgomery.edu.
