According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ladder deaths accounted for 161 on-the-job fatalities in 2020, the most recent year for which statistics are available. That same year, there were 22,710 ladder-related workplace injuries, an injury stat that has remained relatively constant over the previous several years.

Werner has committed to training over 30,000 construction professionals nationwide. Werner will host more than 150 free in-person training events during the month of May in support of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s 2022 National Safety Stand-Down initiative.

In addition to being technically challenging, drywall finishing is also physically difficult.

Employers, manufacturers, distributors, contractor services, and career seekers with entry-level to advanced experience are all invited to attend the 2022 Insulation Career Fair & Training Expo. 

Entrepreneur…Innovator…Co-Founder of Fast Company, and bestselling author, William (Bill) Taylor has been announced as keynote speaker for STAFDA’s General Session on Monday, October 25.

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, is now offering a series of live technical webinars on JLG University to help technicians learn more about running system diagnostics on JLG equipment. 

Werner is again sponsoring National Ladder Safety Month. This annual event takes place every March and is the only movement dedicated exclusively to promoting ladder safety at work and in the home. 

METALCON has announced a variety of new initiatives that provide ongoing educational opportunities and essential training for industry professionals.

Apprenticeship is a formal program that usually involves two to four years of structured instruction, coupled with hands-on training. Many apprenticeship programs are registered within the Department of Labor and have to meet a minimum training criteria established by the government. 

The SMA Board of Directors wants to introduce its new Training and Certification Program(s). This is a free event and open to all Stucco Industry people! It takes place on November 4, 11am PST.