Michigan OSHA Awards $870,000 in Grants to Boost Worker Safety
MIOSHA has committed $870,000 in grants to support safety and health training across Michigan workplaces.
- By Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Dec 13, 2024
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has awarded $870,000 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations and labor unions to improve health and safety training for workers in small and medium-sized workplaces. The funding also aims to supplement efforts by the state’s Consultation Education and Training division.
According to a recent release, this funding supports initiatives targeting hazards in industries such as construction, manufacturing and healthcare. The largest grant was a $85,000 sum awarded to the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention, Inc. to support workplace violence prevention training, including the development of threat management teams, verbal de-escalation skills and safety strategies for lone workers.
“By offering these grants, we’re not just enhancing workplace safety. We’re building a stronger, more resilient workforce,” the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity’s Deputy Director of Labor Sean Egan said in a statement. “These programs empower small and medium-sized businesses with the tools to create safer, healthier environments where workers can thrive, driving both economic growth and equity across Michigan.”
Other funded projects include efforts to control silica dust exposure, chainsaw safety, excavation hazard training and mental health awareness programs. These initiatives aim to address specific risks across various sectors and provide safety education for employers with fewer than 100 employees. The MIOSHA CET Grant Program has allocated more than $11 million to improve workplace safety since its launch in 2013.
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Robert Yaniz Jr. is the Content Editor of Occupational Health & Safety.