Last month, the SERTs held their annual outreach event in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where they connected with communities and learned about disatrous events.
Fourteen Specialized Emergency Response Trainers (SERTs), along with five Tony Mazzocchi Center (TMC) staff members, gathered in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on June 3-7.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 1,054,611 people are exposed to workplace hazards each year when they are conducting emergency response activities.
Regulations are in place to protect the safety and health of workers. However, the vast amount of regulations across industries and states often makes it difficult to stay informed and updated.
