SafetyWorks

10/13/2026

Visit our booth at the National Safety Council - New England Chapter 99th Annual Maine Safety and Health Conference, October 14 & 15, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Portland - By the Bay in Portland. For more information go to www.nscnec.org/conference-me to learn more about the conference.

10/07/2026

📢 Attention State, County, Municipal, Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Universities

The Board of Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) is considering a new voluntary directive on indoor air quality. This directive provides public employers and managers of public buildings resources and best practices for establishing policies for monitoring for and mitigating hazards related to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and exposure to certain airborne in public workplaces.

Listen Sessions are scheduled for:
-Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME, in-person session

-Monday, November 2, 2026 from 3-4:30 p.m. focused on School Districts, via Zoom

-Monday, November 9, 2026 from 10 a.m. - noon focused on Public Employers, via Zoom

Pre-registration is not required for the in-person session on Oct. 13.

To register for an online session, request a copy of the draft directive or request auxiliary aids and services for any session, contact [email protected].

A copy of the draft directive is available at https://www.maine.gov/labor/workplace_safety/publicsector.shtml Expand the Board of Occupational Safety & Health tab.

The Maine Department of Labor enforces occupational safety and health regulations in public sector workplaces, including: state, county and municipal workplaces; public schools, colleges and universities; and quasi-government agencies such as water districts.

10/07/2026

State offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

10/07/2026

October is Fire Prevention Month. Review your Emergency Action and Fire Prevention plans with employees. For more information visit, https://www.osha.gov/etools/evacuation-plans-procedures/eap or www.safetyworksmaine.gov for sample written program templates.

Fire safety is everyone's job.

Take a few minutes during Fire Prevention Week to review fire hazards in the workplace and what to do in an emergency: osha.gov/fire-safety

10/05/2026

Conference season has begun. Be sure to visit the SafetyWorks! booth at these two conferences this week.

Maine State Bar Association CompCon 2026: Workers’ Compensation Convention at Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry Maine October 5 & 6, 2026. https://www.mainebar.org/event/Compcon2026

90th Maine Municipal Association Conference October 7 & 8 at the Augusta Civic Center. https://www.memun.org/Training/Events/Convention

09/30/2026

Safety and health training shouldn't be scary. Register for SafetyWorks! course before the seat disappear. Workplace safety and labor law requirements can seem complex. The Maine Department of Labor invites you to send up to two employees to one or more of our upcoming no-cost trainings! Registration is required. Please share with your Safety and Health Managers.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes take place at theSafetyWorks Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Dr, Augusta.
Register for any of the following and browse more SafetyWorks! classes: https://safetyworksmaine.gov/.../scheduled-classes/register
October Class Schedule
subject to change, more classes may be added
Fire Extinguisher/Emergency Action Plans/Workplace Violence - Thu., Oct. 1 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bloodborne Pathogens Train-the-Trainer - Fri., Oct. 2 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Safety & Health Management Systems - Tue., Oct. 6 | 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cold & Heat Illness Prevention - Fri., Oct. 9 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Welding/Compressed Gas - Tue., Oct. 13 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wage & Hour Compliance - Wed., Oct. 14 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Maine Department of Health & Human Services, 200 Main St, Conference Room A, Lewiston
Emergency Scene Traffic Control - VIRTUAL - NEW DATE! - Fri., Oct. 16 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Workstation Ergonomics - VDT - Tue., Oct. 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Machine Guarding - Wed., Oct. 21 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NFPA 1 Fire Code - Thu., Oct. 22 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Impairment Detection Training for Employers - Fri., Oct. 23 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

09/14/2026

September 14, 2026, join us in a National Moment of Silence at 2:50 p.m. For more information, visit https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/2025-stand-down/ and call, text, or chat 988 for support.

09/09/2026

Congratulations to the Town of Brownville for becoming a Safety & Health Award for Public Employers (SHAPE) recipient. SHAPE recognizes public sector employers who maintain an exemplary safety and health management system, which is an achievement that distinguishes your organization as a model for workplace safety and health. The Town of Brownville is the 15th entire town and 99th overall to receive SHAPE. Visit https://www.safetyworksmaine.gov/workplace-safety/public-sector-recognition-program for information about SHAPE.

09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, State offices are closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

09/02/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month! Celebrate this month with NAWIC by raising awareness and reducing the stigma around mental health.

The construction industry demands resilience, but no professional should navigate personal or workplace challenges alone. NAWIC is committed to being the go-to source for information and guidance, connecting members and industry professionals with the resources, referrals, and clear direction they need when it matters most.

Check out our newly updated Industry Resource Hub, a curation of support resources for professionals in construction - from workplace rights to mental health and personal safety. Click here to view: https://nawic.org/2026-industry-resource-hub/

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