As we told you back in June it will soon be time for COSHCON2023! What is COSHCON you ask? It is the largest gathering of workplace health, safety and environmental trainers, advocates, academics, professionals and concerned workers in the nation. And COSHCON2023 is first time it will be in-person since the start of the SARS-CoV-2 … [Read more…]
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WisCOSH trainer Jim Schultz will be presenting an overview of the D.O.T.‘s HAZMAT 1st Responder Awareness Level training that WisCOSH offers. The presentation will begin at 7pm CDT. This presentation is being given in cooperation with 350MKE which is a local group of concerned community environmental activists. The presentation is … [Read more…]
Worker Health & Safety for Base Building Featuring Raise Up the South USSW & WeCount! Que Calor Campaign Sept 14, 2023 from 1:00-2:30pm CDT Are you an organizer or worker leader looking to engage and involve workers in your campaign efforts? If so, this organizers’ exchange is for you! Hear success stories and challenges from … [Read more…]
On August 29th the Dept. of Labor announced their plans to clarify & strengthen worker’s right to have an authorized employee representative during a workplace walk around inspection by OSHA. Workers have long had this right and many unions have used this right to ensure employers are not able to distract or sidetrack inspectors from … [Read more…]
Workers have long known that hot and or cold conditions in the workplace affect their ability to perform their work duties safely without harm to themselves, their coworkers, their workplace and their work. The Dept. of Labor has also recognized this and has attempted to rectify the situation through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration‘s … [Read more…]
Once again WisCOSH will join workers at Milwaukee’s lakefront to celebrate the only official holiday that recognizes workers contributions to their community, state and country. We will once again host a table at the Milwaukee Area Labor Council‘s Laborfest on Monday, Sept. 4 from noon until 5pm. WisCOSH will staff a table in the Union … [Read more…]
It’s not too early to put this on your calendar because you aren’t going to want to miss it. Why? Because for the first time since the start of the pandemic #COSHCON will be live and in-person! That’s right, you’ll have to opportunity to learn, share and network with 100s of workplace health and safety … [Read more…]
Recently WisCOSH Recording Secretary Jim Schultz was invited to speak on the Earl Ingram Show on WAUK RADIO (540 AM or 101.1FM). We think Jim did an excellent job and if you were unable to listen or would like to hear it again you can find the recording here. WAUK Radio is a part of … [Read more…]
Join WisCOSH on Friday, April 28 as we gather to remember those workers that didn’t make it home at the end of their shift in 2022. WisCOSH will host our annual Fight Like Hell For The Living event at the American Postal Worker‘s Hall (417 N. 3rd St., Milwaukee, WI) starting at 3pm. Join us … [Read more…]
In our ongoing effort to provide workers and employers with vital health and safety information WisCOSH will be offering the following classes during the month a January. All of these classes will be virtual classes. All classes are 1.5-2 hours long and have time for Q&A. They are also offered at no cost. Participants will … [Read more…]
WisCOSH has set the date for its first meeting of the year for Monday, January 9 at 7pm. Due to the ongoing concerns of the continuing COVID-19 virus and being in confined spaces for extended periods this will be a virtual meeting. WisCOSH encourages its members and supporters to attend. You can register for the … [Read more…]
Due to the lack of turn out at our 2021 Annual Membership Meeting due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic WisCOSH has scheduled a Special Election Meeting to take place prior to the start of our June 2022 Board of Directors meeting. WisCOSH‘s Board of Directors in made up from WisCOSH‘s membership. Any member – whether individual, … [Read more…]
April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day. Once again WisCOSH will commemorate those workers lost to workplace incident as well as those lost to workplace exposure and disease. WisCOSH invites family members, coworkers, unions and the entire community to join us as we gather in downtown Milwaukee, WI on April 28, 2022. WisCOSH is being joined … [Read more…]
[Mensaje Bilingüe – Español Abajo] As you may know, because the original webinar platform malfunctioned precisely at the time that our Workers & COVID-19 Webinars were scheduled for, we sadly had to postpone both of them. We are sorry for any inconvenience this caused to you and your plans. On brighter news: We have a … [Read more…]
Dear friends and allies, I lament to report that we are forced into the position of postponing the scheduled English webinar today, How Workers are Impacted by Coronavirus, COVID19 – Spanish webinar TBD. The webinar service provider is down! We have no control over this and speaks to the amount of folks using remote/virtual services. … [Read more…]
Por favor, unase a nosotros para este importante seminario web sobre los trabajadores y el Coronavisus (COVID-19) – y compartir con sus redes! Cómo lxs trabajadorxs se ven afectadxs por el Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jueves, 19 de marzo a las 3pm PT/5pm CT/6pm ET Entrenamiento virtual, organizando por National COSH Este seminario cubrirá: las precauciones, los … [Read more…]
Please join us for this important webinar on workers and the Novel Coronavirus – and share with your networks! How Workers are Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Thursday, March 19 at 1pm PT/ 3pm CT/ 4pm ET Webinar hosted by National COSH This webinar will cover: precautions, worker rights, resources, and how to take action! … [Read more…]
While we continue to learn more about COVID-19, there is still a lot we don’t know and we are looking to reputable health organizations and our healthcare and first-responders for up-to-date information. Generally speaking, take care of your health and protect others by: (a) thoroughly cleaning your hands often; (b) avoid touching eyes, nose and … [Read more…]
The following COVID-19 resources and information have been released by international news agencies and foriegn governments. All linked resource is located on its originating website. By following the link you are leaving the WisCOSH Website. European European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Geographical Distribution of 2019 nCov Cases World Health Organization (WHO) A Guide … [Read more…]
The following COVID-19 resources have been released by state or local agencies. All linked resource is located on its originating website. By following the link you are leaving the WisCOSH Website. WI State Agencies Dept. of Corrections (DOC) COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information Home Dept. of Health Services (DHS) 2020-03-12 Gov. Evers Declares Public Health Emergency Due … [Read more…]