Division of Industrial Relations to host free seminar during Women in Construction Week

Las Vegas, NV February 28, 2024

Women in Construction Week (March 3-9) celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. This year’s theme, Keys to the Future, celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry. 

Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the Division of Industrial Relations are hosting a free, one-day seminar on Monday, March 4 at 3360 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 100 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. 

Attendees will gain professional insight from successful women in the construction field. Learn how to succeed in construction and male-dominated industries and get information about your rights, protections, and available resources. 

Guest speakers include representatives from NAWIC, Nevada Women in Trades, ASSP Women in Safety Excellence, and Penta on a variety of important topics. Additionally, meet with the women of OSHA & SCATS.  

Register online at www.4safenv.state.nv.us/training/classes/women-in-construction.  

About the Division of Industrial Relations 

The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations (DIR), a division of the Department of Business and Industry is the principal regulatory agency responsible for workplace safety and worker protections in the state of Nevada.  Comprised of five sections –Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Worker’s Compensation Section, Mechanical Compliance Section, Mine Safety and Training Section, and the Safety Consultation and Training Section – DIR works to protect Nevada’s working men and women and provides a broad scope of training and support to the regulated community.  For more information, please visit http://dir.nv.gov.

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Teri Williams
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