Worker safety Archives - Page 7 of 13

Merkley, Bonamici applaud House panel vote to ban asbestos

Oct 7, 2019

The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 now goes to the full House.

Remembering those killed on the job

May 1, 2019

Workers Memorial Day ceremonies were held throughout the world the week of April 28 to remember workers killed on the job.

Portland ironworker killed in crane mishap in Seattle

May 1, 2019

An ironworker from Seattle Local 86 was also killed in the accident at Google’s new campus project.

Two years after a horrifying bridge accident, Abhe & Svoboda still hasn’t paid any fine

Apr 16, 2019

The company that received OSHA’s biggest fine in years is still bidding on new ODOT bridge work.

Time to ban a slow-moving killer

Apr 16, 2019

The daughter of a union plumber wants to end the occupational disease that claimed her father.

Honored for safety by Oregon’s governor

Apr 2, 2019

IBEW safety expert Barry Moreland and union-signatory Snyder Roofing got some of the top honors at this year’s Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference.

Merkley, Bonamici want to ban asbestos

Apr 2, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control reports that asbestos-related deaths are on the rise.

A flag to fly to support construction worker safety

Feb 12, 2019

A thin green line flag could be displayed to remember workers hurt on the job.

Training for a rescue at 50 feet

Jan 29, 2019

Theater and concert workers often spend time at great heights — hoisting gear at rock concerts or setting up and operating truss-mounted spotlights. Their union is working to improve members’ readiness to quickly rescue a coworker in the event of an accident.

Industrial Athlete campaign to launch at Intel jobsite

Sep 18, 2018

The campaign will focus on improving health in the construction industry, which is disproportionately affected by heart disease and stroke.