Health, Safety & Environment Department
The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International (USW) Health, Safety and Environment Department has a staff of 11. Mike Wright is the department head. Jim Frederick is assistant in Pittsburgh and Dave Ortlieb in Nashville. The department includes Safety and Health Specialists John ...... more

Accident Investigations Safety & Hazard Alerts
The USW Safety Alerts page is designed to get pertinent information from accident investigations to the audience that can benefit the most. The hazards identified along with the recommended fixes may cover an area broader than the industry identified. Please review to see if the hazards identified could exist at your workplace. Most Recent Safety Alert ...... more

USW HSE Department Fact Sheets
The United Steelworkers Health, Safety and Environment Department has prepared Fact Sheets on ergonomics, workplace hazards and other health related information. More fact sheets specific to the steel industry can be found at the USW Training Guides to Industry. Recommended Reading: 15 THINGS Every Local Union Leader Should Know About Safety and Health ...... more

Fatality & Serious Accident Investigation Results
The USW Health, Safety and Environment Department investigates accidents that cause fatal, disabling or life-threatening injuries. Accident Investigation Workers must rely upon their co-workers for most of their information about accidents and illness in their workplace. Keep in mind that the investigation and reporting of accidents and diseases becomes ...... more

Health & Safety Websites
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