Health and Safety Info
Every day, over 14 workers lose their lives on the job, with thousands more sustaining severe injuries or being diagnosed with work-related illnesses. Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace is not merely an ideal—it is a legal obligation. Employers in New York State are mandated to maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Department is dedicated to upholding your right to a safe and healthy work environment. CSEA proudly operates one of the most extensive and comprehensive safety departments in the nation, committed to safeguarding your well-being.
Our Occupational Safety & Health Department is now publishing a comprehensive monthly e-newsletter called the CSEA Safety Net, which is delivered every month directly to members who choose to subscribe. This resource is packed with valuable safety information, tips, and updates that you can immediately put to good use!
NEW! Updated Activist’s Guide to Safety and Health in the Workplace!
The latest version of our Activist’s Guide to Safety and Health in the Workplace is now available!
NEW! updated Clean Up Safety mobile app now available
CSEA now offers a fully updated and enhanced version of our Clean Up Safety mobile app, which is packed full of valuable and essential information specifically designed to keep workers safe while performing disaster clean-up tasks or sanitation-related work in challenging environments.
Through CSEA’s political advocacy on behalf of CSEA’s school district members, the New York State Public Employer Workplace Violence Prevention Act was recently amended to include school districts, which were previously exempt.
All school districts will be required to fully comply with this regulation by January 4, 2024. Districts are required to give authorized union representatives an opportunity to participate in the process to develop and assess workplace violence prevention planning. Your employer should be reaching out regarding this in the next few weeks.
As a union leader please do not pass up the opportunity to be involved in this process. CSEA’s Occupational Safety and Health Department will be providing resources and guidance to assist you but please feel free to contact your OSH Specialist if needed.
Early and Proper Removal of Ticks is Key to Your Safety
The tick population in New York State is exploding. Each year, the volume and severity of tick-borne illnesses seem to increase. Tick bites are very common in New York.
Often, these bites result in minor nuisance symptoms. Unfortunately, tick bites can also result in a fatal illness. There are approximately 30 species of ticks in New York. Of those, about 10 commonly bite people and only four species can cause a serious illness that can result in death.
Sadly, the three most common ticks in New York (Deer a.k.a Black-legged Tick, the Dog Tick, and the Lone Star Tick) can carry bacteria or viruses that can cause a fatal illness. The less common Woodchuck (Groundhog Tick) can also cause a life-threatening illness.
Activist’s Guide to Safety and Health in the Workplace!
The latest version of our Activist’s Guide to Safety and Health in the Workplace is now available!
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