KY Labor Cabinet

The official account of the Kentucky Labor Cabinet

[KY Labor Cabinet @KYLaborSec]

Have you heard?
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has merged with the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Follow us at our new Twitter home: @KyEdandLabor
#TeamKentucky

[KY Labor Cabinet @KYLaborSec]

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dates: Sept. 20-Sept. 21
Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds, 513 Midland Tr., Shelbyville KY 40065
For additional information, please contact KYSAFE Acting Director Lynn Whitehouse: [email protected]. (5/5)

#TeamKentucky
#Workplacesafety

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Are you a high school student in the Shelby County area interested in a career in the construction industry? (1/5)

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The event is free and open to high school students in the region.
Vendors interested in participating can get more info at the k4c website: https://t.co/2j2zvwsZRc (4/5)

[KY Labor Cabinet @KYLaborSec]

Have you heard?
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has a new home on Twitter!
Follow us @KyEdandLabor
https://t.co/AwaFikbRrU

[KY Labor Cabinet @KYLaborSec]

Reminder!
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has a new home on Twitter! Follow us
@KyEdandLabor

https://t.co/AwaFikbRrU

[KY Labor Cabinet @KYLaborSec]

Have you heard?
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has a new home on Twitter! Follow us @KyEdandLabor
https://t.co/AwaFikbRrU

[KY Labor Cabinet @KYLaborSec]

Trenching and excavation specialists:
Work smart to avoid workplace injuries or a monetary fine.
Consider incorporating the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program (KYSAFE) trenching and excavation training module into your safety campaign: https://t.co/Sm49Zdp429

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Considere incorporar el módulo de capacitación en excavación y excavación de zanjas del Programa de Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional de Kentucky (KYSAFE) en su campaña de seguridad: https://t.co/Sm49Zdp429

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Especialistas en zanjas y excavaciones: Trabaje de manera inteligente para evitar lesiones en el lugar de trabajo o una multa monetaria.

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Reminder:
Heat stress can affect everyone. Learn the signs. Remember: Water, rest and shade at frequent intervals! Keep an eye on co-workers and employees. Be careful out there this weekend!

[National Safety Council @NSCsafety]

According to @OSHA_DOL, dozens of workers die and thousands become ill while working in humid conditions every year. Take a look at our heat-related resources to help #KeepEachOtherSafe this summer: https://t.co/IFT8KEP0Pm.

[FEMA @fema]

Check the weather before making plans outside!

Heat waves mean there's an increased risk of heat illnesses, especially for:
• Children
• Older adults
• People with disabilities
• Outdoor workers

#HeatSafety ➡️ https://t.co/93PIqMoop2

@Heatgov #NIHHIS

[NIOSH @NIOSH]

Use these tips to remind your employees about the importance of preventing heat-related illnesses. Learn more: https://t.co/aIvQx62Hwf #HeatSafety #NIHHIS @HeatGov

[OSHA_DOL @OSHA_DOL]

To prevent heat-related injury or death, workers should drink water frequently (even if they aren’t thirsty), take plenty of rest, and have access to a place where they can cool down away from the heat and sun. https://t.co/RE5QUO3ylq #NIHHIS #HeatSafety #WaterRestShade

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Casi 3 de cada 4 muertes en el lugar de trabajo por enfermedades relacionadas con el calor se producen durante la primera semana de trabajo. Los trabajadores nuevos y los que se reincorporan tienen que crear tolerancia al calor :https://t.co/7UyyDHsalb #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

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Nearly 3 out of 4 workplace fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work. New and returning workers need to build tolerance to heat and take frequent breaks. Learn more: https://t.co/pSBWQtUQka #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

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Last year, more than 5,300 businesses participated in the event throughout the U.S. Register today!
https://t.co/qEfUDNaYol (3/3)

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Registration now open for Safe + Sound Week!
National workplace safety campaign begins Aug. 15
Safe + Sound Week is an annual event that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep workers safe. (1/3)

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Why Participate?
Successful safety and health programs proactively identify and help thwart workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness. Safe + Sound Week can help you jump start or energize your workplace safety program and celebrate your success.
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