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 […]
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on June 12, 2020in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: construction, heat illness, heat stroke, ibew, worker safety, workplace safety
How to Avoid Heat-Related Illness This Summer
on June 12, 2020in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: heat, heat stroke, ibew, OSHA, worker safety
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)
on June 10, 2020in News, Western WI Newstags: afl-cio, CDC, Coronavirus, COVID-19, download, guidance, labor movement, novel coronavirus, OSHA, Pandemic, prevention, resources, State of Emergency, unions, Wisconsin workers, worker safety, workplace safety

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 […]
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