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SAFETY FEST OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST. Presented by Bruce Drewes Idaho Technology Transfer Center - Boise, ID. SAFETY FEST OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST. FREE Safety Training for Idaho’s Workforce · In an effort to reduce hazards presently causing fatalities, injuries and illnesses on the job.
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SAFETY FEST OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST Presented by Bruce Drewes Idaho Technology Transfer Center - Boise, ID
SAFETY FEST OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST FREE Safety Training for Idaho’s Workforce · In an effort to reduce hazards presently causing fatalities, injuries and illnesses on the job
Safety Fest of the Great Northwest Founder - Rick Callor of URS Boise, ID OSHA/MSHA Sanctioned Program Training Goal General Industry, Construction, Highway Maintenance/Construction
Safety Fest of the Great Northwest April in Pocatello, ID (since 2010) and October in Lewiston, ID (since 2010) Both Hosted by Idaho T2 Center Also: January in Boise, ID (since 2005) Hosted by URS February in Post Falls, ID (since 2008) Hosted by Idaho Forest Group March in Twin Falls, ID (2010) Hosted by College of Southern Idaho
Founding Partners Major local businesses help with Class Agenda Venue for Event Getting the Word Out/Advertising Finding Sponsors Financial Assistance Volunteers Providing Instructors
Sponsors Sponsors donate funds – receive recognition for their contributions Funds used toward event expenses Supplies Class materials Administration
Vendors Pay fee for a booth - to display their safety products 2 day vendor show Money used for break refreshments
Instructors Qualified instructors volunteer their time
Volunteers Locals help with registration, class organization, etc. Local Red Cross Public Health Districts
Attendance Pocatello & Lewiston – 2010 through 2012 181 Classes offered 1,889 Individuals Registered 3,216 Seats Filled 11,995 Total Hours Safety Training
Registration On-line registration Participants register on-line free of charge Pocatello – http://www.safetyfest-eastern idaho.org Lewiston – http://www.safetyfest-lewiston.org