KY Labor Cabinet

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

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: lynn.whitehouse@ky.gov. (5/5) #TeamKentucky #Workplacesafety

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: k4c.org (4/5)

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

Have you heard? The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has a new home on Twitter! Follow us @KyEdandLabor twitter.com/KyEdandLabor

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

Have you heard? The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has a new home on Twitter! Follow us @KyEdandLabor twitter.com/KyEdandLabor

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: adobe.ly/3MDrlUC

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: adobe.ly/3MDrlUC

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

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!

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: bit.ly/NSCHeatIllness….

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 ➡️ ready.gov/heat @Heatgov #NIHHIS

Use these tips to remind your employees about the importance of preventing heat-related illnesses. Learn more: bit.ly/3fst693 #HeatSafety #NIHHIS @HeatGov

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. osha.gov/heat-exposure/… #NIHHIS #HeatSafety #WaterRestShade

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 :bit.ly/3cwMZNa #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

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: osha.gov/heat-exposure/… #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

Last year, more than 5,300 businesses participated in the event throughout the U.S. Register today! osha.gov/safeandsoundwe… (3/3)

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. (2/3)

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)