OSHA

Columbus, Ohio - Enhancing the safety and health of workers in central Ohio through education is the goal of a new host site designation granted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) upon Franklin University. Under the terms of this new agreement, Franklin University will join a consortium of training centers at University of Cincinnati, the Department of Environmental Health Continuing Education Office, Eastern Michigan University, and the United Auto Workers in serving as host sites to deliver training aimed at reducing the incidence of workplace safety issues.

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 OSHA will allow Franklin University to take a role in providing central Ohio's workers with the knowledge and ability to identify and prevent hazardous conditions before they cause injury or illness".

Under the rules of the consortium, Franklin University and OSHA will work jointly to develop and deliver training and education programs focusing on workplace hazards.

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 central Ohio's leading and most experienced educator of adult students. Annually, more than 11,000 students take classes both on campus and online. Franklin offers 25 undergraduate majors and three graduate programs and graduates more than 1,500 students annually.