Local MIOSHA Training Course Held in Traverse City Supports Contractor Safety
A MIOSHA Training Institute Level Two seminar on behavior-based safety was held January 6 at the Builders Exchange in Traverse City to help local employers meet safety-management requirements and reduce workplace risks. The one-day session provided practical instruction for managers and supervisors, offering a low-cost training option that can lower compliance costs and support workforce retention in Grand Traverse County.
On January 6, 2026, the Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan hosted the Behavior Based Safety - Fundamentals and Implementation course, a required MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) Level Two seminar for Safety and Health Management System training. The in-person session ran from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 3175 Continental Drive in Traverse City and carried a registration fee of $130.
The one-day format condensed core MTI Level Two material into a single workday, enabling employers and supervisors to complete required training without extended time away from job sites. Registration for the session opened October 1, 2025, with a December 30, 2025 deadline; event administration and registration were handled by Mia Charbonneau, reachable at 231-946-5531 or via email at mia@bxtvc.com. Attendees were advised to call 231-946-5531 for inclement weather updates.
The course was listed as an in-person MTI seminar with scholarship information and links to related MIOSHA courses on the calendar entry, making financial assistance available to qualified participants. For Grand Traverse County employers, particularly smaller contractors and firms that account for much of the local construction and trades workforce, the availability of a nearby MTI Level Two offering reduces travel time and costs associated with out-of-area training. At $130, the session represented an affordable compliance option compared with multi-day seminars that often require overnight stays.
From a policy and market perspective, local delivery of MIOSHA-certified training supports compliance with state safety standards and can affect employers' operating costs. Firms that complete MTI-level training are better positioned to reduce workplace incidents, which in turn can lower workers compensation claims and borrowing or insurance costs over time. For a region competing for skilled labor, visible investment in safety training also contributes to worker retention and recruitment, important factors as construction volumes and infrastructure projects continue to shape the regional economy.
For Grand Traverse County employers who missed this session, local training capacity remains a practical asset. The Builders Exchange and MIOSHA-linked offerings provide an ongoing pathway for managers and supervisors to meet required Safety and Health Management System credentials while limiting disruption to operations. For registration or event updates, contact Mia Charbonneau at 231-946-5531 or mia@bxtvc.com; call 231-946-5531 for inclement weather notices.
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