Tennessee OSHA Co-Sponsors 4th Annual Safety Fest TN in Oak Ridge

More Than 40 Free Safety and Health Training Classes and Seminars Available

NASHVILLE - Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) has teamed up with the Oak Ridge Business Safety Partnership (ORBSP), along with dozens of other organizations, to host the 4th annual Safety Fest TN. This year’s event will be held in Oak Ridge from Monday, September 14 - Friday, September 18, and will feature experts leading more than 40 free classes, seminars, demonstrations, and a safety expo with 40 exhibitors from a wide variety of organizations.

“We truly want to make a difference in the workplace,” said Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips. “Everyone involved in Safety Fest TN has the same goal in mind, and that is to get workers home safe to their families. There is an abundance of knowledge to be gained from this fest and it is all free.”

“We are always thrilled to have TOSHA’s support and participation,” said Jenny Freeman, one of ORBSP’s leaders. “TOSHA has been instrumental across the board in this year’s event. We are pleased to have both TOSHA Administrator Steve Hawkins and companies from Tennessee’s Voluntary Protection Program presenting at this year’s Safety Fest TN.”

The free classes, seminars and demonstrations are designed to appeal to all safety and health professionals, managers, and workers. Attendees come from large and small businesses, non-profits, labor unions, and federal, state, and local government agencies. Some of the classes offered include Fire Safety, Evacuation and Emergency Planning, Workplace Violence, and the OSHA General Industry 10-Hour Course.

“TOSHA is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Safety Fest TN,” said Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administrator Steve Hawkins. “By offering this event for free, we hope to attract a variety of industry professionals making an impact on the workplace at all levels. This event has something to offer everyone.”

The safety expo will take place on September 15 and 16 and will feature more than 40 organizations providing a range of equipment and services. The exhibiting organizations will feature information on the latest innovations, products, and services focusing on a safe and healthy workplace.

Joe Estey will be this year’s keynote speaker on September 15. Joe is a nationally recognized safety specialist who brings innovative solutions to complex problems facing some of our country’s highest hazard and complex industries.

The majority of the classes, seminars and demonstrations will be held at New Hope Center in Oak Ridge, but they will also be offered at five other locations. Safety Fest TN is also expanding its Hispanic outreach, offering twice as many safety classes in more locations.

For more information on Safety Fest TN and for registration information please visit www.safetyfesttn.org. Spots will fill up quickly, so register today to attend!

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