The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Labor, will hold the annual Worker’s Safety Conference on Wednesday October 12, 2011, from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.  The program will be held at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope’s Johnny Rapert Library Auditorium.  The registration fee of $25 per person covers breaks, lunches and materials.  To register, contact Nita Matlock at (501)-682-9090 or or or (870)-722-8126 by noon Friday, October 7, 2011. 

The program highlights for the day include:

How to Conduct an Effective Safety and Health Inspection

Emergency Evacuation

OSHA Update

Distracted Driving

Hazard Recognition

Combustible Dust

Participants are urged to preregister since seating is limited; however, please note that companies will be billed for the number of people preregistered even if they are unable to attend.  Pre-paid registrations fees are not refundable due to incurred expenses, but substitutions are permitted.

For more information, visit the College website at www.uacch.edu.