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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.

This afternoon, the Cal OSHA Standards Board unanimously approved (6-0 vote) adoption of a Cal OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) Standard.

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.

CWA District 3 Occupational Safety and Health Conference Call conducted May 14, 2009 from 1:00- 3:00 p.m.

Under the leadership of District 1 Vice President Chris Shelton and with the assistance of Ms. Micki Siegel de Hernandez, Director of the District's Occupational Safety and Health Program, the CWA Occupational Safety and Health Department conducted the CWA District 1 Occupational Safety and Health Retreat and Training Sessions, March 13-14, 2009.