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Employers Must Post OSHA Logs February 1 Through April 30
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February 9, 2014
Beginning February 1 through April 30, 2014, employers must post a summary of the total number of work-related injuries and illnesses that occurred during 2013.
USA Today: Fatal Chemical Accidents Expose Weak Federal Laws
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February 9, 2014
Highlighting the tragic story involving the on-the-job death of Ray Gonzalez, father-in-law of Randy Rodriguez (a Local 6222 steward and safety and health chair as well as one of our CWA safety and health grant trainers) the featured USA Today article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive chemical safety and security law.
Working with/Exposure to Asbestos-Containing Materials
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February 9, 2014
CWA members employed as telecommunications technicians work with/in close proximity to asbestos-containing products. Asbestos exposure may lead to several serious and life-threatening diseases.
Lead Kills: Settlement Agreement, Background Information and More
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February 9, 2014
The Tony Mazzocchi Center, a joint project of CWA and USW, featured this piece by CWA's Health and Safety Director Dave LeGrande on the lead settlement in District 7.
Meet The Tony Mazzocchi Center Staff, including CWA's Dave LeGrande, OSHA Director
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January 7, 2014
Meet the staff of the TMC, a project of the United Steelworkers, the Labor Institute, and the Communications Workers of America.