Susan Harwood grants
help to raise awareness and understanding of workplace health and safety issues.
The U. S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration awards Susan Harwood grants on an annual basis to programs working to improve workplace health and safety. The OSHA publishes the grant announcement in the Federal Register and on the Grants.gov website.
Function
Susan Harwood grants support programs that train employers and employees to keep their workplace safe and avoid health hazards. Every year, OSHA focuses on particular aspects of workplace health and safety, holding a grant competition to support training programs focusing on these issues. In the training programs, employers and employees learn to recognize, prevent and reduce hazards.
History
Susan Harwood was a director of OSHA's Office of Risk Assessment, creating workplace safety standards to help reduce workers' risk of harm from toxic materials. The grants that bear her name aim to further her work of protecting workers from hazards.
Recipients
OSHA awards Susan Harwood grants to numerous organizations each year. In 2010, it awarded $2.75 million in funding to various organizations, including the International Association of Firefighters, which focused on emergency preparedness. The Sustainable Workplace Alliance received funding for a program related to hazards in green jobs and the Ozarks Technical Community College received support for a program on hazards of working in confined spaces.
Eligibility
Nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions may apply. Higher education institutions must receive support from the state or local government to apply. Professional organizations, church groups, labor unions and other not-for-profit community groups also are eligible. Applicants must apply through the Grants.gov website. Applicants also should provide an description of what they plan to do and how they plan to accomplish it. This would include a plan for recruiting trainees and developing course content. As with most grants, a detailed budget also is a must. The organization publishes a list of tips on its website to help.
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