Press Release

Great Lakes Regional OTI Education Center Names Franklin University's Indianapolis Location a Host Site For OSHA Training

IIndianapolis, Indiana – Enhancing the safety and health of workers in the Indianapolis area through education is the goal of a new host site designation granted by the University of Cincinnati, Great Lakes Regional OSHA Training Institute Education Center, upon Franklin University’s Indianapolis location.  As a host training site, Franklin University’s Indianapolis location will join a consortium of host training sites for the University of Cincinnati, the Department of Environmental Health Continuing Education Office, to deliver training aimed at reducing workplace safety hazards and incidents.
                                         
“Training and education are vital components in workplace safety," said Dr. Garry McDaniel, Associate Dean of Franklin’s Center for Professional Training and Development. "Being named a host site by The Great Lakes Regional OTI Education Center will allow Franklin University to take a role in providing Indianapolis’ workers with the knowledge and ability to identify and prevent hazardous conditions before they cause injury or illness."  Dr. Judy L. Jarrell, Professor and Director of Health & Safety OSHA/ERC Continuing Education in the Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati stated, “we were impressed by Franklin University’s commitment to worker safety and health and welcome their program as a host training site to increase our capacity to meet the need for this valuable training.”

Under the rules of the Great Lakes consortium, Franklin University and the University of Cincinnati will work jointly to develop and deliver training and education programs focusing on workplace hazards related to OSHA’s General Industry standards.

About the Great Lakes Regional OTI Education Center
This Education Center was appointed by the OSHA Training Institute in 1996 to offer OSHA-approved training courses in Region V (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota).  The Great Lakes Education Center partners are the University of Cincinnati (lead partner), Eastern Michigan University and the United Auto Workers.  These partners seek to offer OSHA-approved training courses throughout the region through their own continuing education programs and host training sites’ programs.

About OSHA
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to promote the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

About Franklin University
Founded in 1902, Franklin University is the leading and most experienced educator of adult students. Nationally recognized for its student-centered approach, the University offers accessible, relevant and high-quality education to more than 11,000 students annually, both on campus and online. Franklin University graduates more than 1,500 students annually.

Franklin University in Indianapolis, IN is regulated by: The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 W. Washington St., Room E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204, toll Free Number 1.800.227.5695 or 317.232.1320.

Franklin University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, 312.263.0456.