Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for July 2026.

Upcoming classes:

Workstation Ergonomics-Video Display Terminal – July 7, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

Employees computer workstations should be designed to reduce the potential for musculoskeletal injuries. This course reviews Maine's VDT law, its requirements, reviews the hazards of improper workstation setup, and provides hands-on practice of evaluating and modifying workstations.

Ladder Safety – July 8, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

Ladders are a major source of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. However, falls can be reduced if people use caution when climbing ladders or when working in places where falls are a potential hazard. This half-day course will demonstrate how falls from ladders can be prevented through education, which includes planning for their use, ladder inspection, and using basic ladder safeguards.

Silica Awareness – July 13, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  VIRTUAL

Exposure to silica dust is so common and dangerous that OSHA has strengthened the rules. This course helps participants identify silica in its process and reviews the Construction and General Industry standard requirements.

Incident Investigation/Injury Analysis – July 14, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Northern Maine Community College, Reed Dining Commons, Keegan Room, Presque Isle

Thorough root cause investigations and trend analysis are paramount to prevent future injuries and illnesses. In this class, you will learn how to perform a thorough investigation, interview employees, determine root causes, implement systemic corrective measures, and analyze data to prevent future events. An interactive, hands-on investigation helps participants practice new concepts.

Developing & Conducting Assessments, Audits and Inspections – July 15, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

Identifying hazards is a key element to preventing injuries in the workplace. This course explores the timing, frequency, and process of various hazard identification tools that can be used to proactively protect your workers.

Electrical Safety Basics  – July 20, 2026, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

This course teaches participants about electricity and its hazards, identifies common electrical hazards found in the workplace, and safe work practices for working around electricity.

Monitoring & Evaluating for Air and Noise Hazards – July 21, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

Employers are required to identify and evaluate air and noise hazards in the workplace. This course provides terminology, screening and monitoring equipment and techniques, and compares data to standards to determine appropriate control measures.

Impairment Detection Training for Employers – July 24, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

This one-day training session is designed to help owners, managers, and supervisors recognize and respond appropriately to employee-impairment in the workplace to reduce worker accidents and injuries. Participants will be taught procedures to detect impairment regardless of the substance or cause. This class is designed to fulfill the federal DOT requirements for reasonable suspicion training of supervisors. In addition, participants will learn how to develop and implement policies that address impairment in the workplace and are in compliance with Maine's Substance Use Testing Law.

Van Safety – July 29, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

Transportation-related incidents are the leading cause of death in the workplace. This course explores the specific hazards of transporting people with non-commercial vehicles. Employers will also be provided with policies and training elements which are recommended to all operators of multi-passenger vans.

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Register and browse more SafetyWorks! classes: https://www.safetyworksmaine.gov/training/scheduled_classes/register.shtml

If you have questions about safety or upcoming classes, reach out to SafetyWorks! at 1-877-SAFE-345 or general.bls-safetyworks@maine.gov.

If you have questions about Wage and Hour compliance, please reach out to the Wage and Hour Division at 207-623-7900 or bls.mdol@maine.gov, or visit www.maine.gov/labor/bls/.