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Reminder: Teamsters Local 492 3-hour GHS Haz-Com Refresher

Mar 25, 2025

Reminder: Teamsters Local 492 3-hour GHS Haz-Com Refresher

Attention Teamsters with Southwest Multi-craft:

8/27/2026 - This message is for all of those that participate in the Safety Incentive through Southwest Multi-craft (Southwest Service Admin) insurance program.

REMINDER: Teamsters Local 492 will be conducting a 3-hour GHS Haz-Com refresher Sunday 08/30/26 at Teamsters Local 492 located at 4269 Balloon Park Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. The class will begin at 9:00 am and will be three hours. To register please call Monique Montoya @ 505-344-1925 ext. 12.

***This will be the last 3-hour GHS Refresher that will be provided for the 2025-2026 incentive year. The incentive year ends on 8/31/2026, so if you still need this certification, please call by Friday 8/28/26 at 4:00 pm to register.

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