OSHA Renews Alliance to Train El Paso Young Workers
"Job Corps has been an excellent partner with OSHA, communicating safety and health information to their staff and students, and supporting workplace safety," said OSHA Area Director Diego Alvarado Jr. "By recommitting to both our efforts, we are strengthening our ability to promote workplace safety and health to a new generation of workers."
OSHA and the David L. Carrasco Job Corps Center in El Paso have renewed an alliance to provide young workers in that west Texas city information, guidance, and training to enhance the center's health and safety culture. OSHA Area Director Diego Alvarado Jr. and Center Director Jorge E. Pedroza signed the alliance agreement; the three-year alliance renews their commitment to promote young workers' understanding of their workplace safety and health rights and the responsibilities of workers and employers.
The alliance also allows the center to expand and enhance its training curriculum.
"Job Corps has been an excellent partner with OSHA, communicating safety and health information to their staff and students, and supporting workplace safety," Alvarado said. "By recommitting to both our efforts, we are strengthening our ability to promote workplace safety and health to a new generation of workers."
Through its Alliance Program, OSHA works with businesses, trade associations, unions, consulates, professional organizations, faith- and community-based organizations, and educational institutions to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. For details on OSHA partnerships and alliances, call OSHA's toll-free hotline 800-321-OSHA (6742) or OSHAs El Paso Area Office at 915-534-6251.