COSHCON Returns To The Midwest!
Having gone without a COSHCON since 2023 it’s great news just to know that there will be a national conference on workplace health and safety this year. But there’s a bonus, … [Read more…]
Advocacy
Update On OSHA Hearing On Proposed Heat Standard
As the time draws near for the start of the upcoming informal hearing on OSHA‘s proposed “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Indoor and Outdoor Worksettings” we wanted to provide the … [Read more…]
OSHA Hearings On Proposed Heat Standard
In a surprising move the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that it will be moving forward with promulgating it’s proposed “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Indoor and … [Read more…]
Stop Work Authority: What Is It? Do You Have It?
WisCOSH is part of the National COSH and works with other COSH groups around the country to help workers get the information they need to stay safe and healthy on … [Read more…]
OSHA Releases Proposed Heat Illness & Injury Prevention Standard For Comment
After decades of workers asking for it and advocates demanding it the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released a Proposed Heat Illness & Injury Prevention Standard. The current … [Read more…]
OSHA Releases Heat Standard
It’s been a long time coming. It’s been called for since the early days of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It still has a long way to go. Workers … [Read more…]
Worker’s Memorial Week of Action: Day 3
Recently the International Association of Heat& Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Union Local 19 held apprenticeship classes at their training center. Both the outgoing (graduating!) and incoming cohorts took a … [Read more…]
Worker’s Memorial Week of Action: Day 2
At it’s recent monthly meeting the Waukesha County Labor Council‘s (WCLC) Community Services committee took a stand in support of worker’s right to safe work in a healthy work environment. … [Read more…]
Worker’s Memorial Week of Action: Day 1
At it’s recent delegate meeting the Milwaukee Area Labor Council (MALC) took a stand for worker’s right to safe work in a safe environment. WisCOSH applauds workers everywhere when they … [Read more…]
Workers’ Memorial Week of Actions
For a number of years WisCOSH, along with other COSHes and worker advocates, has been attempting to bring more awareness to the tragedy of workplace deaths and work related illnesses … [Read more…]
WisCOSH 2023 Resource Directory
WisCOSH‘s 2023 Resource Directory is now available. Printed and electronic versions are available for you to ensure you have access to this information in whatever way is most convenient at … [Read more…]
Drivin’ Their Life Away
“Well, the midnight headlight blind you on a rainy nightSteep grade up ahead slow me down makin’ no timeBut I gotta keep rollin’” As adults many of us can certainly … [Read more…]
Are You Ready For The Next Pandemic?
Now that the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic is over (it’s not) are you ready for the next pandemic? Not if the current Healthcare Infection Control Practices Committee (HICPAC) of the Centers for … [Read more…]
COSHCON2023 Registration Now Open!
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 … [Read more…]
Organizer Exchange!!
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 … [Read more…]
DOL Moves To Strengthen Worker Protection
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. … [Read more…]
OSHA Reopens Public Comment Period for Proposed Heat Standard
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 … [Read more…]
Join WisCOSH For Labor Day 2023
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 … [Read more…]
WisCOSH on WAUK Radio
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 … [Read more…]
January 2023 OHS Training Classes
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 … [Read more…]