[GBW] Shop Safety Seminar

[Jeffrey Altepeter <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Health and Safety in the Shop
A Training Seminar by Monona Rossol
author of "The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide"
North Bennet Street School ~ Boston, MA
October 23, 2004
9 AM to 4 PM

The New England Chapter of GBW is pleased to co-sponsor, with NBSS, this training seminar by the renowned industrial hygienist, Monona Rossol.  The seminar, tailored for this audience, will provide practical advice on health and safety issues for the artisan and craftsperson.  Ms. Rossol will cover important health principles and examine OSHA and EPA regulations.  The program will offer an invaluable opportunity to learn about issues critical to your health and safety and be presented in a clear, humorous, and thought-provoking way.  Attendees are encouraged to bring questions about their particular work safety issues, including questions about specific chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets.  Participants may opt to take a short test at the end to certify that they have had hazard communication training.

Monona Rossol is President and Founder of ACTS -- Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety, Inc. www.artscraftstheatersafety.org, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing health and safety services for artists and craftspeople. She is the author of The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide and is featured in the October issue of the CraftsReport www.craftsreport.com.

REGISTRATION:
New England Chapter members and NBSS alumni:  $20.
Non-members:  $30.
Seating is limited, and priority will be given to members and alumni..  To register, please send your complete contact info along with your check (payable to Guild of Book Workers) to Barry Spence, Events Chair, 3 Masonic Ave. Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.

Questions?  Email newengland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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