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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.
From OSHA QuickTakes: Verizon NY Agrees to Provide Enhanced Safety Training
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January 7, 2014
Please see the article in this issue of OSHA QuickTakes highlighting the U.S. Department of Labor's settlement agreement with Verizon in the September, 2011 electrocution/fatality case of Local 1109 member Doug Lalima. CWA's Occupational Safety and Health Department will be working with District 1 to ensure the provisions in the settlement agreement are adhered to and expanded throughout the U.S.