Looking for a New Year’s resolution that you can keep? Make a resolution to attend SafetyWorks! classes in 2026. Workplace safety, health, and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings! All classes are in Augusta, unless otherwise specified.
Registering and attending a SafetyWorks! class is easy as building a snowman on the beach! Workplace safety, health, and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor, SafetyWorks! for no-cost upcoming December trainings! All classes are in Augusta unless otherwise specified.
Worker Fatalities at Road Construction Sites 2011-2022: 1,462
Do high temperatures impact your work as an employer or employee in Maine?
Your input is needed!
Extreme heat can impact workplace safety, productivity, and health. The Maine CDC and Partnerships For Health are conducting focus groups to better understand how high temperatures affect employees and workplaces - and we want to hear from you!
Participate in a virtual focus group on March 5th or 6th.
Each participant will receive a $25 gift card to thank you for your time. Scan the QR code and register today!
The Department of Labor has information for schools, employers, young job seekers, and their families to ensure students know their rights and are safe and healthy both in the workplace and in school.
Resources for Schools and Students
Congratulations to the Town of North Yarmouth for earning the Safety & Health Award for Public Employers.
Congratulations to the Town of Bremen Fire Department and Bremen Rescue for earning the Safety & Health Award for Public Employers.
Congratulations to the Saco Valley Fire Association for earning the Safety & Health Award for Public Employers.
Congratulations to the Maine Veterans' Home for earning the Safety & Health Award for Public Employers.
