National Fire Protection Association and TargetSafety.com Partner to Deliver Safety Training
QUINCY, MA - The nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and TargetSafety.com have signed an exclusive strategic partnering agreement to deliver environmental health and safety training to public and private employers, effective immediately.
NFPA, since 1986, has been an authority in reducing the burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.
TargetSafety.com provides mandated OSHA safety training via the Internet, making it cost-effective for employers to outsource implementation, management, and administration of OSHA-mandated health and safety programs.
For more information visit www.nfpa.com.
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