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Amd 2 to Agmt PR00001618 with MN Safety Council to provide occupational safety and health training and consulting at the direction of the County, ext end date to 12/31/28, incr NTE by $100,000 for a new total NTE of $200,000
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00001618 with Minnesota Safety Council to provide occupational safety and health training and consulting at the direction of the County, extending the contract through December 31, 2028 and increasing the not to exceed amount by $100,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $200,000 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendment on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse the funds as directed.
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Background:
The Minnesota Safety Council has been a longstanding, valued partner in delivering essential safety and health training, resources, and consultation services to Hennepin County. Its comprehensive offerings play a critical role in helping employees maintain regulatory compliance, improve workplace safety, and reduce the risk of incidents and injuries.
The Human Resources Workplace Safety Unit oversees the County's employee driver safety program. This amendment continues support of this program, which promotes safe driving behaviors and ensures compliance through structured defensive driving instruction. It will fund both initial and remedial courses for approximately 3,000 employees authorized to drive on behalf of the County.
The Council provides in-person training on more than 50 safety and health topics at its facility and offers access to over 100 online programs. These resources help the County meet applicable regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Council's First Aid/CPR/AED training fulfills OSHA certification standards for employees whose job duties require this credential.
All County employees are members and receive discounted access to safety and health train...
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