September is “Back to School” month and it time to enroll for SafetyWorks! courses. Workplace safety, health, and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor-SafetyWorks! for no-cost upcoming trainings! All classes are in Augusta unless otherwise specified. Upcoming September classes:
- Life Safety Code 101– September 1, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Lifting & Rigging Safety – September 3, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Wage & Hour Compliance– September 9, 2026 I 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Biddeford
- Respiratory Protection – September 10, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- safeTALK – NEW DATE – September 11, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Wage & Hour Compliance– September 16, 2026, 2026 I 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Emergency Scene Traffic Control – September 18, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. VIRTUAL
- Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries Through Ergonomics, Stretch Programs and Wellness – Part 1 - September 22, 2026 I 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries Through Pre-Placement Employee Selections – Part 2 – September 22, 2026 I 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Wage & Hour Compliance – September 23, 2026 I 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Rockland
- OSHA Recordkeeping – September 24, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sanford
- Trenching & Excavation – September 29, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Work Zone Safety – September 30, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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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.