Center for Public Health Workforce Development - Rutgers SPH

10/16/2026

🥳Happy National Boss Day to Center Director Mitchel Rosen!

On today's zoom staff meeting, all staff brought "anything but a water bottle" to casually drink from during the meeting. We wanted to see if Mitchel would notice and how he would respond. Perhaps unsurprisingly, he noticed but was completely unfazed by our odd behavior.

🥂Cheers to our unflappable boss who handles everything with impeccable grace and good humor! We appreciate you!

10/15/2026

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that was once widely used in building materials and is now known to be dangerous to human health. Thankfully we have accredited inspectors who learn how to recognize potential asbestos hazards, conduct inspections properly, and follow federal and state regulations.

Inspecting Buildings for Asbestos-Containing Materials is just one of the 300+ courses we offer every year at the Rutgers School of Public Health Center for Public Health Workforce Development.

Thank you to these inspectors (and their instructor, Mark Drozdov, far right) for working hard to keep our homes and communities safe.

10/13/2026

Be honest… which safety cone describes your day?

1. Flourishing 💐
2. Peaceful & zen 🧘‍♂️
3. Grumpy & needs a nap 😼
4. Getting completely run over 🚗💥
5. Chilling in the shade 😎🧢
6. Feeling a little magical 🧹🧙‍♀️
7. Happy to be here 😁
8. Totally melted & done 🫠
9. Pure, unadulterated rage 😡

10/06/2026

We had a great group of trainees at the Center last week for an in-person OSHA 502: Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers course, including star service dog, Ace!

10/02/2026

🌎Our colleagues at the Center for Environmental Exposures and Disease have their 9th Annual Environmental Health Summit next Friday, October 9!

To learn more and register, please visit: https://ceed.rutgers.edu

10/02/2026

🚨Next Friday 10/9! Register to attend a FREE 1-day Rutgers School of Public Health live virtual course, Managing Existing and Emerging Hazardous Energy Threats in the Workplace.

👷This training is intended for anyone involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, including workers, supervisors, and safety managers in manufacturing and smart factories, warehousing and logistics, construction and general facility management.

🔗Register at go.rutgers.edu/HAZENERGY

09/24/2026

Looking to sharpen your safety and health skills this October? 🍂📚

Our October courses offer opportunities to expand your knowledge and strengthen your expertise in occupational safety and health—from machinery and machine safeguarding and lockout/tagout to confined space entry, industrial hygiene, hazardous energy, asbestos, lead, and more.

📅 Explore our October courses and register today:
rutgerstraining.sph.rutgers.edu

09/21/2026

❤️‍🩹September is Su***de Prevention Month ❤️‍🩹

TOMORROW at 2PM - Join this webinar presented in partnership with OSHA and the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention. It will cover how workplaces can promote awareness, recognize early warning signs, and connect individuals who need help.

Join us in learning how informed action, compassionate conversations, and supportive workplaces can help save lives.

09/20/2026

Wishing all who observe Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection, atonement and renewal. May the year ahead bring peace and good health to you and your loved ones.