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Partnership Announcement

JOB BOARD for FORKLIFT OPERATORS

Forklift University, Inc. and Jobing.com have formed a partnership relationship to provide Jobing.com Employers with Certified and trained forklift operators. In addition, the Jobing.com employment services will allow Forklift University certified operators access to the localized job postings for their specific industry.
The partnership will include reciprocal links from both web sites, and access to jobs, services and other beneficial partners. Forklift University will also begin to setup computer stations in their training centers to allow students to post their resume, search for jobs and access the Jobing.com site offering more opportunities for job placement.
Actual release of the new site and the open access points are scheduled for the middle of December with a full rollout in January.

OSHA will require safety training to be offered in a language workers understand
OSHA issued an enforcement memorandum directed at protecting Latino and other non-English speaking workers from workplace hazards. It directs compliance officers to ensure they check and verify that workers are receiving OSHA required training in a language they understand. "This directive conforms with Secretary Solis' clear and urgent goal of reducing injuries and illnesses among Latino and other vulnerable workers," said Assistant Secretary Michaels.

Agency releases Nevada OSHA State plan performance report
Failure to issue appropriate willful and repeat citations, poorly trained inspectors, and lack of follow-up to determine whether hazards were abated were among the serious concerns addressed in a report issued by federal OSHA on the Nevada OSHA's state plan. Read the news release and report for details.
Workplaces in OSHA sights
OSHA has notified approximately 15,000 employers that injury and illness rates at their worksites are considerably higher than the national average. In a letter sent to those employers, Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA David Michaels explained that the notification is an active step to encourage employers to act now to improve safety and health conditions in their workplaces.