Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2020 National AFL-CIO (entire report available for download [PDF] and the bottom of this story) The 2020 edition of “Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect” report marks the 29th year the AFL-CIO has produced a report on the state of safety and health protections for […]
Read More →Senator Baldwin (WI) Supports Biden’s Action to Protect Workers from COVID
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauds President Joe Biden and his administration for taking immediate action to protect U.S. workers from COVID-19. The Biden administration today announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will immediately release clear guidance for employers to help keep workers safe from COVID-19 exposure, and will enforce […]
Read More →OSHA Releases New COVID-19 Recommendations for Construction Sites
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a new webpage providing guidance for construction employers and workers as states and municipalities relax restrictions put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. While the agency has not responded to repeated requests to enact enforceable standards related to the pandemic, the new guidance is intended to […]
Read More →How to Avoid Heat-Related Illness This Summer
As temperatures continue to rise this summer, it’s important to remember to stay safe and avoid any heat-related illness. The Center for Construction Research and Training offers various resources for workers to stay safe during the summer heat. “It’s important that our members know the signs of heat illness and that they keep an eye […]
Read More →COVID-19 Pandemic Resources (updated)
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES (General Guide & Resources listed after the industry specific listings) Airline Workers Information, resources and updates for workers in the airline industry from the Flight attendants, Air Line Pilots and Machinists unions. General guidance and recommendations for airlines and airline workers from the CDC, Federal Aviation Administration, and OSHA, and […]
Read More →OSHA Press Release – US DOL Commemorates 50 Years of the OSHA Act
U.S. Department of Labor January 21, 2020 Press Release U.S. Department of Labor Commemorates 50 Years of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 with “Protecting the American Workforce” Campaign Yearlong Efforts will Highlight OSHA Past Achievements, Current Efforts, and Future Goals WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health […]
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