September 16, 2002—The Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services (CIS) has awarded 18 Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grants totaling $1 million to promote workplace safety and health, a significant number of which will provide evaluation and training for effective ergonomics.
Most of the grants will focus on the performance goals identified in the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA), including: ergonomics training and back safety, construction safety, road builders safety, hearing conservation, hazard recognition and prevention, and training for healthcare and nursing home workers. Other grants include: workplace violence, Rapid Intervention Team training for firefighters, logging safety, safety and health training for new workers, and safe work practices for agricultural workers.
CET grants are awarded on a competitive basis to management/employer groups, labor/employee organizations, and not-for-profit organizations, such as universities, hospitals, and service agencies. For more information about specific grants visit Michigan CIS.
