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…]
Worker Exposure to Hazards
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…]
Bird Flu & You: An Update
You may or might not have heard of the newest strain of bird flu (H5N1) that is currently spreading around the country and the continent. As an infectious disease response … [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…]
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…]
Hazardous Materials Transportation and Your Community’s Safety
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 … [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…]
Rescheduled: Workers & COVID-19 Webinar
[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 … [Read more…]
Today’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webinar Postponed
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 – … [Read more…]
Proximo Seminario Web Gratuito Sobre el Proximo Coronavirun (COVID-19)
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 … [Read more…]
FREE Upcoming Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webinar
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 … [Read more…]
Infectious Disease Response Update!
With the recent outbreak of the Novel Corona Virus (which causes COVID-19) around the world workers will soon find themselves on the front lines of a potential pandemic. Will you … [Read more…]
International COVID-19 Response
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 … [Read more…]
State COVID-19 Resources
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 … [Read more…]
Union COVID-19 Resources
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 … [Read more…]
Workplace Tragedy At Miller/Coors Brewery In Milwaukee
WisCOSH is deeply saddened by yesterday’s horrific events at Miller Brewery in Milwaukee’s valley. We mourn the tragic and senseless loss of life of six workers. We encourage any workers, … [Read more…]
Workplace Violence & Bullying Prevention: A Workshop
While WisCOSH is deeply saddened by the recent tragedy at the Miller Brewing facility in Milwaukee we are also extremely upset that given the continued and increasing incidence of workplace … [Read more…]
WisCOSH Adds D.O.T. HazMat 1st Responder Trainings
If you saw the following warning placards on vehicles at your workplace, or driving through your neighborhood, which one placard should you be most concerned about? … [Read more…]
Big Rush For Teen Workers, Little Time For Health And Safety
WisCOSH has noticed a concerning trend over the last several years: creating pipelines for teen workers in their senior year to get them into technical schools quicker and out into … [Read more…]