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 proposal has been in the works since at least 2021 when OSHA published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) for Heat Injury and Illness … [Read more…]
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 that impact worker’s quality and often longevity of life and Workers’ Memorial Day. We do this because workplace tragedy is all too often unreported or … [Read more…]
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 the time you need it. What is the Resource Directory? For many years WisCOSH has published a resource directory to put important information in the … [Read more…]
“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 understand the feelings behind those lyrics from a bygone age where we could at least convince ourselves that there was a better day just down … [Read more…]
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 Disease Control and Protection (CDC) has their way. As we felt our way blindly through the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic we rediscovered evidence … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
The following COVID-19 resources have been released by US Federal agencies. All linked resource is located on its originating website. By following the link you are leaving the WisCOSH Website. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 Updated Guidance on Evaluating and Testing Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) … [Read more…]
The following COVID-19 resources have been released by union health and safety departments. All linked resource is located on its originating website. By following the link you are leaving the WisCOSH Website. International and National Union resources: AFL–CIO Urge OSHA to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard for Infectious Diseases American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Resources … [Read more…]