As an ongoing partnership through General Electric (GE) Strother and USD 465, 16 Winfield High School (WHS) Students were trained in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) throughout the course of this past school year.

GE offered the program to the school district and students free of charge. Lead trainers, Lance Hofmann and Joelle Moman, along with other GE volunteers began training in November. Training was tailored to meet the needs of WHS students, including relevant safety topics and followed a strict set guidelines and content. 

“The training had a focus on promoting workplace safety and health,” district Operation Director, Kent Tamsen explained. “It also informed students on how to make workers more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.”

WHS teacher, Justin Hogan, was essential in the project as the liaison between USD 465 and GE, providing the appropriate needs to the classroom. All 16 students became OSHA certified in April.

Individuals interested in more information regarding OSHA can go to: https://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/

USD 465 is thankful for the partnership with GE and looks forward to continued collaboration in the fall.