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IBEW 10 Member Saves a Life
While on his way to a route on the morning of September 12, 2017, Matt came upon a truck turned over on its top. It was a tractor-trailer carrying compress natural gas. Without regard for his own...
Union Security Guard Called Hero of Las Vegas Shooting
Las Vegas was rocked on Sunday by the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. Over the last few days, we have heard stories of heroic police, fire and EMT’s rushing into the hail of...
Know Your Rights: Protect the NY Scaffold Law
For over 130 years, the NY Scaffold Law (Labor Law §240 and §241) protected some of the most vulnerable workers in this state from the reckless actions of property owners and general...
Trump's Coal Con is Killing Coal Miners
After just eight months in office, workers are already feeling the effects of Trump’s refusal to do his job. Nowhere has it been felt more than in coal country. With important mine safety jobs...
Radio Silence at OSHA
Since Trump got elected some drastic changes have been seen within government. Major policies have changed, officials have quit, and department priorities have changed. At OSHA, this policy change...
Safety Tip for Those Who Climb Poles
I am asking every field tech to get involved in our OWN safety.
Smart to Privitize Air Traffic Controllers?
This week, Trump is proposing a new plan to privatize air traffic controllers and he has the support of the airlines and the unions representing air traffic controllers. Read more below from...
Driving to work covered by Workers Comp
What is and isn’t covered under workman’s comp is outlined in this piece from the management side lawyers at JD Supra.
Can we kill again?
According to Politico, a bunch of bad guys are asking OSHA if they can kill again. A petition was sent to the Labor Department to review Obama administration regulations that drastically reduce...
Another coal mine collapse
Stories like this remind us of why it is important to have strong safety measures, inspections and regulations in place for dangerous jobs like coal mining. Iran may be behind the times when it...