PureSafety Donates Online Safety Training to Whirlpool® Building Blocks Volunteers in Dallas

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PureSafety announced today that for the third consecutive year it will provide free online safety training for volunteers participating in the 2008 Whirlpool^® Building Blocks community build. Whirlpool brand, Habitat for Humanity and approximately 250 volunteers will unite in Dallas to build nine homes in five days for nine deserving partner families. The Whirlpool^® Building Blocks program was created to raise awareness of the affordable housing crisis and to support Habitat’s mission to eliminate substandard housing.

“The Whirlpool^® Building Blocks program is a perfect example of what we strive to do at PureSafety—empower people to do more with more,” said Bill Grana, PureSafety’s President and CEO. “As we saw firsthand when the program came to Nashville in 2006, the Whirlpool^® Building Blocks build truly makes a difference in people’s lives and has a positive impact on the entire community. We are proud to contribute our online safety training to this excellent program.”

Each year, the Whirlpool^® Building Blocks program recognizes an outstanding Habitat for Humanity affiliate and its relationship with its local community by holding a week-long building blitz. This year’s build will take place in the Greenleaf Village II neighborhood of West Dallas from November 17 to 21, just in time for the holidays. From start to finish, the volunteers will raise roofs, landscape, paint, and perform all other tasks to build the homes in just five days.

“Substandard housing is a major issue in this country, so giving thanks will take on a whole new meaning this year for the nine Dallas families as they work to construct their homes in time for the holiday season,” said Ellen Taaffe, vice president, Mass Brands, Whirlpool Corporation. “Since 1999, Whirlpool has supported Habitat in its mission to provide simple, decent housing. Together with Habitat for Humanity International and the local Habitat affiliate, we’re committed to helping achieve that goal, one block at a time.”

The Whirlpool^® Building Blocks volunteers in Dallas will take PureSafety courses covering Hand and Power Tool Safety, Ladder Safety and Preventing Back Injuries. All volunteers will have the opportunity to complete their assigned safety training via the Internet from the comfort of their own home or office, and Whirlpool^® Building Blocks managers can track and manage the completion of the training the very same way.

About PureSafety

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About Whirlpool Brand

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances with annual sales of approximately $19 billion and more than 73,000 employees. Whirlpool brand recognizes that consumers lead busy, active lives and continues to create solutions that help consumers optimize productivity in the home. In addition to designing appliance solutions based on consumer insight, Whirlpool brand is dedicated to creating ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances like the Duet® Steam washer, which uses up to 73 percent less water and 77 percent less energy than conventional washers – helping consumers save money and natural resources. Whirlpool is one of Habitat for Humanity’s largest corporate partners, donating a refrigerator and range to every new Habitat for Humanity home built in North America. For more information on Whirlpool brand, please visit www.whirlpool.com. Additional information about the company can be found at www.whirlpoolcorp.com.

About Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built nearly 300,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.5 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.

About Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity (DAHfH) is a Christian ministry that builds quality, affordable homes in partnership with deserving families. Habitat’s homeownership program is an innovative model that offers low-income families the opportunity to own a home with affordable 0% interest loans. Homes are financed by generous donations from community supporters and largely built by the partner Habitat family with thousands of dedicated volunteers each year. As the largest nonprofit homebuilder in the City of Dallas, Dallas Area Habitat has served more than 700 low-income families with homeownership since 1986, investing more than $50 million in 20 neighborhoods of Dallas county to build new homes, neighborhoods and hope. Please visit www.dallas-habitat.org for more information.