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The OSHEP E-Activist Network

 

The Occupational Safety and Health E-Activist Network consists of safety and health professionals, rank and file union members, academic experts and public health professionals with an interest in occupational safety and health.  The network primarily consists of organizations and individuals who regularly partner with OSHEP for training and public events include the OSHEP Public Programs, the OSHEP Conference and the OSHEP Advisory Board.

 

Members of the OSHEP E-Activist Network receive a quarterly newsletter that highlights major occupational safety and health news and issues for New Jerseyeans as well as information on upcoming events.

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2010

OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME V ISSUE 1
January 4, 2010

  • Around the Tri-State Area
  • Middlesex CLC and NJ State AFL-CIO Blood Drive
  • Updates from the OSHA Regulatory Desk
  • New OSHA Administrator is Announced
  • Women Hotel Workers More Susceptible to Injuries
  • The 2010 OSHEP Conference Workshops and Schedule – Feb 24, 2010                                 

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2009

OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME IV ISSUE 4
September 28, 2009

  • Around the Tri-State Area
  • OSHA Establishes “Watch List” for Outreach Trainers
  • Communication is Key in Preventing Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Health Care
  • ASSE Launches New Online Teen Workplace Safety Game
  • Federal Flu Guidelines for Employers
  • The OSHEP Partnership
  • The Disturbing Trend in Hispanic Worker Deaths

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME IV ISSUE 3
June 30, 2009

  • The OSHEP Year in Review
  • The New US DOL Budget
  • Pandemic Flu Preparedness for the Workplace
  • Protecting Workers on the Job: Seven Priorities for Federal Action in 2009
  • Gearing up for Summer: Heat Stress on the Job
  • The Skinny on the Fat Fines for New Jersey’s Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Company
  • The OSHEP Partnership
  • National Response Team releases guidance document for Disaster Site Workers

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME IV ISSUE 2
April 17, 2009

  • WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY 2009
  • WELLNESS AT ANY AGE
  • THE CHALLENGES FACING OSHA
  • CONSTRUCTION WORKER DIES AFTER FALL IN NEW YORK CITY
  • WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TEEN WORKERS

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME IV ISSUE 1
January 22, 2009

  • SUNOCO REFINERY FINED BY OSHA
  • NEW OSHA TRAINING GUIDELINES FOR OUTREACH TRAINING PROGRAM
  • VIOLATION OF SAFETY RULES COSTLY FOR TYSON FOODS
  • A PUSH FOR WORKERS' RIGHTS UNDER THE NEW ADMINISTRATION
  • A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW TRAINERS
  • NEW OSHEP PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHED

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2008

OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME III ISSUE 3
July 16, 2008

  • JULY IS FOREWORK SAFETY MONTH!
  • WHAT IS ANSI?
  • UNDERREPORTING OF WORKPLACE INJURIES
  • FEET DON'T FAIL ME NOW

 

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME III ISSUE 2
April 28, 2008

  • MACHINE GUARDING HAZARD CLAIMS PLAINFIELD MAN’S LIFE
  • OSHA PLANS INSPECTIONS FOR CHEMICAL PLANTS
  • A VICTORY FOR GARDEN STATE WHISTLEBLOWER
  • NEW REGULATIONS PROPOSED FOR COMBUSTIBLE DUST STANDARDS
  • OSHEP WELCOMES NEW TRAINING SPECIALIST

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME III ISSUE 1
March 10, 2008

  • METHYLENE CHLORIDE STANDARD REVIEW PERIOD EXTENDED
  • DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS ON OSHA'S CONSTRUCTION CONFINED SPACE STANDARD LOOMS
  • OSHEP STAFF KEEPS BUSY

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2007

OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME II ISSUE 5
December 24, 2007

  • ANOTHER BANNER YEAR
  • AFL-CIO AND UFCW WELCOME NEW WORKER SAFETY RULE 
  • DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR 9/11 RESPONDERS
  • EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM HOLDS JOINT MEETING

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME II ISSUE 4
July 20, 2007

  • RECENT TRAINING EVENTS
  • TOP REASON WORKERS JOIN A UNIONS
  • FEDERAL OSHA COMMISSION RULING
  • DEADLINE NEARS FOR 9/11 RESPONDERS
  • WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME II ISSUE 3
April 1, 2007

  • SECURITY AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS FOR THE CHEMICAL AND PETROLEUM INDUSTRIES
  • WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY
  • A TRIBUTE TO WORKER SAFETY ADVOCATE GEORGE TAYLOR
  • BUILDING TRADES UNIONS REACH AGREEMENT WITH OSHA ON HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM LAWSUIT
  • CONGRESS TURNS UP HEAT ON OSHA

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME II ISSUE 2
March 5, 2007

  • SECURITY AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS TRAINING FOR THE CHEMICAL AND PETROLEUM INDUSTRY INTRODUCES NEW DATES
  • CHEMICAL SECURITY UPDATE
  • 632 WORKPLACES IN NEW JERSEY RECIEVE OSHA LETTERS
  • AFL-CIO AND UFCW DEMAND TO IMPLEMENT JOB SAFETY RULE

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME II ISSUE 1
February 4, 2007

  • JACKSON AND CANAS TO DHS: "ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL"
  • ANNUAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH EDUCATION CONFERENCE A BIG SUCCESS
  • SECURITY TRAINING CLASSES MOVING FORWARD
  • A WELCOME PROPOSAL FROM THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET REQUEST
  • OSHEP ADVISORY BOARD MEETS
  • ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER ERODES OUR RIGHTS

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2006

OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1 ISSUE 7
November 21, 2006

  • CHEMICAL AND SECURITY AWARNESS AND PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM GRADUATES OVER 200
  • NEW JERSEY EXPANDS 211 SERVICE
  • OSHEP ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
  • OSHEP CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1 ISSUE 6
August 21, 2006

  • SECURITY AWARNESS AND PREPAREDNESS TRAINING FOR CHEMICAL AND PETROLEUM INDUSTRIES
  • OSHA REVISES RESPIRATORY PROTECTION STANDARDS
  • NEW LAW PROVIDES HEALTH COMPENSATION FOR 9/11 WORKERS
  • WORKPLACE FATALITIES DECLINE IN 2005-SLIGHTLY
  • NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1 ISSUE 5
July 21, 2006

  • CHEMICAL SECURITY PROGRAM FINALIZES CLASS DATES
  • ASBESTOS TRUST FUND'S LATEST TRY RAISES SAME CONCERNS
  • UV SAFETY MONTH
  • WORKPLACE EYE SAFETY
  • GOVERNMENT PLAYS A NUMBERS GAME WITH INJURED AND SICK WORKERS

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4
April 21, 2006

  • CHEMICAL SECURITY PROGRAM EARNS HIGH MARKS
  • OSHEP PROGRAM WELCOMES NEW TRAINER
  • WORKER'S MEMORIAL DAY
  • EX-WORKERS CAN SUE FOR WIFE'S DEATH FROM ASBESTOS
  • OSHA TO EMPLOYERS: YOUR INJURY AND ILLNESS RATES ARE TOO HIGH

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1 ISSUE 3
April 6, 2006

  • OSHA WELCOMES NEW TRAINER
  • NJ DEMANDS TOUGHER CHEMICAL PLANT SECURITY
  • U.S. ENDS JOB "SAFETY" IMMIGRATION RAIDS
  • THE NEW HEXVALENT CHROMIUM OSHA STANDARD
  • HOSPITALS NEED PATIENT-LIFTING GEAR TO PREVENT INJURIES

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2
March 21, 2006

  • NJ ALONG WITH 14 OTHER STATES BLOCK EPA
  • OSHA PARTNERSHIPS AND ALLIANCES
  • OSHA OFFERS GUIDANCE ON SHIPYARD FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS
  • SCIENTIST, SHISLEBLOWER AND ADVOCATE

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OSHEP NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1
March 5, 2006

  • CHEMICAL AND PETROLEUM CURRICULUM REACHES FINAL STAGES
  • OSHEP OFFERS 10 HOUR AND 30 HOUR OSHA OUTREACH COURSES
  • OSHA WEAKENS STEEL ERRECTION STANDARD
  • FREE SAFE SCHOOLS COURSE FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS

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