ehsInc & UC San Diego Extension Provide Students in Construction Scholarships

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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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Governor Brown Appoints Marjorie Del Toro to the California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation Board

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March 13, 2018

ehs International, Inc., Chief Executive Officer, Marjorie Del Toro Appointed to California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation Board.

Irvine, Calif. - ehs International, Inc., (ehsInc) is pleased to announce Marjorie Del Toro has been appointed to the California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation Board of Directors. Del Toro will be serving a two-year term and will work to help guide policy decisions, improve public and worker safety and investigate accidents.

 “I am honored to serve on the California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation Board of Directors, with my fellow board member,” said Marjorie Del Toro, CEO, ehsInc. “During my term on the board I am looking to improve the safety of workers in subsurface operations and put forward policy suggestions that can address some of the challenges at jobsites around California.” 

The appointment of Del Toro to the Board of Directors shows a commitment by California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. to creating a diverse and well-rounded group of professionals who are well equipped to address the challenges currently facing an industry that works to create some of the most important projects in California. As the first woman appointed to the Board of Directors, Del Toro will provide a voice for underrepresented groups of workers. 

The California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation Board works to create new and adjusted policy solutions that are used when considering changes to jobsite safety procedures. The Board strives to be a model regulatory and investigatory board for other states to emulate. There will be an annual meeting of the Board of Directors, the first of which occurred on February 1, 2018. During these meetings the Board will report to the Governor and California State Legislature on its activities and recommendations.

Senate Bill No. 661 - Protection of subsurface installations 
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