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Nearly all workplaces contain areas that are considered confined spaces. Entering these confined areas to perform duties puts workers at high risk, because these spaces are not necessarily designed for people. To educate workers about confined space limitations and dangers, West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension’s National Resource Center Occupational Safety and Health Training Institute Education Center will offer OSHA 2264: Permit-required Confined Space Entry in-person training May 17-19 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Many West Virginia communities have been designated best “cool towns” from various organizations and magazines throughout the country. Youths are taking the lead in helping expand the cool factor of West Virginia towns by creating opportunity and showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit through West Virginia University Extension’s My Hometown is Cool Statewide Pitch Competition.

Arborists have one of the riskiest professions with extremely high rates of injuries and fatalities. Recognizing the need to reduce those risk levels, West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension will provide occupation-specific trainings aimed to improve safety conditions among the arboriculture industry.

One of 93 recipients, nationwide, West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension was awarded the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Susan Harwood Workplace Safety and Health Training program grant to provide safety leadership training for up to 500 oil and gas industry workers and employers on workplace safety and health hazards.

Energy Express, West Virginia University Extension’s award-winning program, is returning this summer to bring reading and nutrition education to children across West Virginia. The program is currently seeking individuals to serve as community coordinators and mentors for approximately 60 sites across the state.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University continues to connect students, faculty, and staff with opportunities to extend and enhance the land-grant mission, including service and outreach. WVU Dean of Extension and Engagement Jorge Atiles is helping to make those connections on a national level. 

Morgantown, W.Va. — West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension’s National Resource Center Occupational Safety and Health Training Institute Education Center will be offering two OSHA education courses to assist employers—particularly small businesses—in ensuring their business is in compliance with OSHA’s annual reporting requirements.

Morgantown, W.Va. — West Virginia’s scenic highways, mountain vistas and outdoor recreation have long provided tourism opportunities for the state. But the pandemic, coupled with remote work options and a new national park, has elevated the interest from visitors and residents to the Mountain State. With that enhanced interest comes opportunities and the need for an enhanced emphasis in helping to ensure our communities are equipped with resources and knowledge to sustain those tourism opportunities long term.