Sep 29, 2014
By Matthew von der Hayden, Project Analyst
As a part of ACUA’s Research and Development Department, part of my job is to look for beneficial opportunities for the ACUA.
While reading a trade magazine, I spotted the Occupational Safety Training Unit (OSTU), which provides occupational safety and health training for both public and private sector employers and employees. OSTU is under the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development and provides training at no cost.
ACUA management, solid waste, maintenance, electrical, and buildings and grounds staff have learned how to maintain a work environment that is free of recognized safety and health hazards. Here is a look at the training our employees have received:
| Training Type |
Number of Staff Trained |
| Compactor Truck Safety |
45 |
| Electrical Safe Work Practices |
12 |
| Forklift Safety |
19 |
| Grounds Maintenance |
7 |
| Ladder Safety |
45 |
| Material Handling, Back Safety & Lifting Techniques |
72 |
| OSHA Record Keeping |
1 |
| The Supervisor and Safety |
22 |
| Workzone Safety: Streets, Roads and Highways |
19 |
| Total Trained |
242 |
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