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ALERT: H1N1 Influenza Cases Continue to Escalate - Guidance Documents on H1N1 Influenza A/Swine Flu
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June 18, 2009
On June 11, 2009, The World Health Organization raised the worldwide pandemic alert level for H1N1/Influenza A/ Swine Flu to Phase 6, the highest emergency classification indicating there are community level outbreaks of H1N1 in multiple parts of the world. A pandemic is a rapid, world-wide spread of a disease which would occur when:
CWA District 2 Occupational Safety and Health Conference Call
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June 17, 2009
CWA District 2 Occupational Safety and Health Conference Call conducted Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Death of Former CWA Local 13000 Member
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June 8, 2009
On May 22, 2008, Thomas Hetrick, a former member of CWA Local 13000, a Verizon cable splicer, and supervisor, was killed while performing his job in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Although the work area was fitted with barriers to prevent entry, a truck crashed into the work area and caught/snagged a telecommunications cable. In turn, Mr. Hetrick was struck by the cable and suffered fatal injuries. At present, Verizon is conducting a fatality investigation. Upon completion, the Company will prepare a report and issue a Safety Bulletin.
California OSHA Standards Board Adopts Aerosol Transmissible (Infectious Disease) Standard
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May 26, 2009
This afternoon, the Cal OSHA Standards Board unanimously approved (6-0 vote) adoption of a Cal OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) Standard.
Unions Ask OSHA to Ensure Workers are Protected from H1N1 Virus
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May 20, 2009
CWA is among unions asking OSHA to take action to ensure protection for health care workers and others at risk of exposure to the H1N1 virus, otherwise known as swine flu.