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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY OFFERING FREE WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING
June 30, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2025
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY OFFERING FREE WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING
WHO: Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development and Northampton Community College
WHAT: FREE Workplace Safety and Health Awareness Training
WHEN: July 30, 2025
WHERE: Human Services Building, 2801 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18020
[Northampton County, PA] — The Northampton County Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) and Northampton Community College will host a FREE Workplace Safety and Health Awareness Training designed to help individuals and organizations reduce the risk of workplace injuries and health hazards.
This 4-hour training session will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Northampton County Human Services Building, located at 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18020.
The training will provide essential awareness and prevention strategies on the following topics:
· Walking and Working Surfaces: Eliminating & Controlling Hazards
· Fall Prevention & Protection
· Fire Prevention & Emergency Response
· Hazardous Materials Awareness: Storage & Handling
· Electrical Safety Basics: Recognize & Prevent Shock & Overheated Devices
· Environmental Health Concerns: Including Lead & Radon Gas Exposure
“This training is an important opportunity to strengthen safety practices in workplaces throughout our community,” said Lamont G. McClure, Northampton County Executive. “We encourage municipal staff, first responders, nonprofit organizations, and public works employees to take advantage of this free resource.”
Registration is required by July 20, 2025.
To reserve a seat, contact Dawn Tomaino at 610-829-6309 or dtomaino@norcopa.gov.
Ideal attendees include, but are not limited to:
· Municipal Officials and Employees
· First Responders
· Grounds and Facility Workers
· Public Works Employees
· Nonprofit Organizations
Northampton County is committed to supporting safe and healthy workplaces through accessible education and training opportunities.