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Safety and Health

The IAM's Safety & Health Department has a number of responsibilities in addition to its assisting the leadership and members with safety and health issues. The department also administrates information on the IAM's Scholarship program, provides assistance in developing and setting up Apprenticeship programs and the IAM Corporation for Re-employment and Safety Training,  IAM C.R.E.S.T. provides education and training and return to work services.

Pandemic Flu Information
One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

The following are links to additional information available on this site:

Safety and Health Mission Meet the Staff Informing Employees
OSHA Safety and Health Committees Safety and Health Links
Workplace Security and Bio-Terrorism Training Materials

Safety and health related articles below are intended to inform, educate and assist members on important issues that affect them, their families and our union as well as all workers. Past Articles are available at:

2004 Archive / 2005 Archive / 2006 Archive/2007 Archive/2008 Archive
Safety and Health Articles

New OSHA Web Page on Flood and Tornado Cleanup and Recovery Operations

July 16, 2008
OSHA unveiled a new Web page showcasing free occupational safety and health information related to flood and tornado cleanup and recovery.

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Welding and Manganese: Potential Neurologic Effects

July 8, 2008
A subject of concern to the IAM and many of our members is the exposures Manganese as well as many other hazardous substances

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OSHA Offers Safety Tips for Working in Summer Heat

June 23, 2008
Throughout the country, thousands of employees who work outdoors face the potential dangers associated with overexposure to heat.

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OSHA Announces its Site-Specific Targeting Plan for 2008

May 28, 2008
Is your employer on the list to be targeted for inspection by OSHA?

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U.S. Labor Department Kicks Off Youth Job Safety Campaign

May 8, 2008
U.S.Labor Department kicks off youth job safety campaign on the TODAY show Safety and health events, activities planned nationwide.

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Hurricane Disaster Assistance and Relief From the IAM&AW Community Service Department.

Hurricane Disaster Assistance and Relief From the IAM&AW Community Service Department.

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Hurricane Disaster Assistance Information from the IAMAW Safety and Health Department

Last Updated 8/28/2006
The IAMAW Safety and Health Department has dedicated this site to inform workers, employers and the public about hazards associated with the current hurricane information and past disasters in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas and other states affected.  This site be updated regularly to provide easy access to information to workers, employers and the public.

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More than 90% of working Americans depend on Social Security

April 18, 2005
Get the real facts on what the President’s plan will do to your Social Security income and what all the proposals mean.

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