Feature Articles
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July 09, 2013MassCOSH reminded the media and the public after the recent heat wave that working outside during oppressive heat isn’t just uncomfortable for workers; it can be deadly.
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July 01, 2013On June 25, just four days after undergoing surgery for a neck injury caused by years of lifting patients at a state hospital, Martha McNamara, a nurse, asked the Massachusetts legislature to pass a law that would protect other... read more
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July 01, 2013Alfred Cabiya, 56, was working for Trico Welding setting up temporary office trailers when he and two of his co-workers became pinned between the massive objects. One worker was able to free himself on his own, another required the... read more
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July 01, 2013Letitia ‘Tish’ Davis is kind of a big deal. Few others can say they founded the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Occupational Surveillance Program, serving as its sole director since its inception in 1986. Nor can many say... read more
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July 01, 2013On March 14, reporters, agency and legislative officials, proud parents and youth filled the State House Members Lounge, eager to meet the winners of the 3rd annual Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest. MassCOSH youth leader Justin... read more
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July 01, 2013According to the latest statistics, workers who lost their lives from occupational exposures and injuries in Massachusetts were nearly twice the number of people killed in car accidents in the Bay State. Yet, one would be hard... read more
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April 08, 2013 -
April 01, 2013LEAPS is a FREE 3-day, 2-night conference held in the Boston area during April High School vacation week for teens throughout Eastern Massachusetts, who have an interest in health and safety in the workplace. Teens... read more
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March 29, 2013MOURN for the Dead
FIGHT for the LivingThursday, April 25, 2013
12:00 – 1:15 PM
In front of the State House
24 Beacon Street, Boston(rain location , call 617-... read more
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January 31, 2013On January 31, workers and advocates launched a multi-city van tour to temporary agencies and community centers to educate workers on the new Temporary Worker’s Right to Know Law, ensure law compliance, and deter violations.
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