Friday, April 20, 2018

April is National Safe Digging Month


April is National Safe Digging Month, bringing awareness to digging safely around underground utility lines.

Did you know that every six seconds an underground utility line is damaged because of improper digging?

Follow these five simple steps to avoid that from happening to you.

We're your #1 source for trenching and excavation written program development and employee training.

Call us today! 855.2.ehsInc [855.234.7462]

Friday, April 13, 2018

Helping Send Sac State Students to the ASC Reno Student Competition


ehsInc was among the many sponsors that helped send students to this year's Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Student Competition back in February at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada.

Our contribution helped send 76 Sacramento State students to this event.

The Sacramento Construction Management Education Foundation (SCMEF) did an amazing job showing their gratitude to their sponsors. Thank you for the group photo (shown above), letter and certificate of appreciation.

We are proud to help support efforts in promoting professional development opportunities for students who will be better prepared entering the construction industry workforce in the near future.

The Numbers Don't Lie
49     Participating Universities
21     States
195   Teams
1160 Students on a team
253   Alternates
30     Student volunteers
1443 Total number of students
160   Faculty attendees
103   Companies in Job Fair
44     Industry attendance companies
1199 Industry attendees
2848 Total number of people registered

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

04/26/18 Webinar Spotlight: When Cal/OSHA Comes Knockin'

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Come join us for this month's webinar on the Do's and Don'ts, and Strategies for Employers in the event of a Cal/OSHA inspection.

Remember, our webinar registration fee is waived for all clients and members of our partners!

Monday, April 9, 2018

ehsInc Supports National Work Zone Awareness Week: April 9-13, 2018



Too many senseless deaths happen in and around roadway work zones. Work zone safety truly is everybody's responsibility!

When driving through a work zone or when you see orange - SLOW DOWN AND FOLLOW ALL SIGNS!

We proudly support National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW).

Safety Written Program Development and Employee Traffic Control and Flagging training is a must! Get trained today!

ehsInc - Your Safety Experts. 855.234.7462

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

ehsInc & UC San Diego Extension Provide Students in Construction Scholarships

http://www.ehsinc.org/UCSD-Extension.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2018

ehs International, Inc., and University California San Diego Extension
Provide Students in Construction Scholarships

Irvine, Calif. - ehs International, Inc., (ehsInc) is pleased to announce a partnership with University of California San Diego (UCSD) Extension to offer scholarships, the ehsInc Cares Scholarship, for students choosing a career path in construction. The scholarship represents an investment in the development of future industry professionals in the Southern California region.

“The team at ehsInc is committed to the success of students pursuing careers in the construction industry, specifically the environmental health and safety field” said Marjorie Del Toro, President ehsInc. “Protecting our workforce for future generations is a foundation of our business and we believe developing the next generation is key to upholding that value. The partnership with UCSD Extension is a great fit for both ehsInc and the University. We are looking forward to continuing to find new opportunities to grow the workforce of tomorrow.”

In the spirit of creating new opportunities for students, two yearly scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility, qualifications and the availability of funds. Individuals wishing to submit an application must do so before the deadline of May 4, 2018. Priority will be given to individuals with experience in construction or those who have completed course work in related fields. Interested candidates can learn more and fill out an application by clicking here.

In addition to the scholarship UCSD Extension and ehsInc have aligned to bring students higher level, technology based, hands-on safety training. Through this partnership students and clients will have complimentary access to safety tailgates, monthly webinars and preferred rates for most services. Del Toro states “This will strengthen the career prospects for current and future students while assisting with the labor shortage of the construction industry.” 

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