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October 2012 NIOSH eNews
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October 2, 2012
The CDC's monthly National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) newsletter is now available. Click here to read the newsletter.
CWA Mourns Kevin Mashburn
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September 27, 2012
Kevin Mashburn, a longtime AT&T technician and union brother of 41 years, was fatally beaten while on the job.
Frank Tanner, CWA Local 9410, Dies from Asbestos-Caused Lung Cancer
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September 25, 2012
On September 16, 2012, Frank Tanner, a long-time member of CWA Local 9410, San Francisco, California, and employee of Pacific Telephone succumbed to asbestos-caused lung cancer.
Verizon Named a Severe Safety Violator
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September 6, 2012
OSHA just confirmed what workers have been saying for years: Verizon ignores worker safety.
Workers Launch Hazardous Chemicals Database
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September 6, 2012
Workers often ask, "Can this chemical affect my health?" and "Are there safer alternatives?" Now those answers are available at the touch of a button.