HOPE, Ark. -- The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is collaborating with the Arkansas Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor for the Workers' Safety Conference next month.
The meeting will be from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Oct. 13 at Hempstead Hall.
"This event aims to enhance workplace hazard recognition and strengthen workplace safety culture, thereby reducing employee injuries and illnesses," said Casey Curtis, UAHT's communications coordinator.
Members of companies' safety committees, supervisors or managers with safety responsibilities and others who would like basic safety training are invited to attend.
"Nursing home administrators and nurses may also use this training for continuing education," Curtis said.
Registration fee of $25 will cover lunch and conference materials. Preregistration is encouraged. Cancellations will be accepted until two days prior to the conference, and substitutions are permitted.
To register online, go to https://bit.ly/3LRptZa.