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The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the IAM Corporation for Re-Employment and Safety Training (IAM CREST) an $80,000 OSHA safety training grant for Machinists Union districts and locals setting up or expanding joint safety committees. The goal of the pilot program is to develop a viable training model to establish effective Joint/Labor Safety Committees
Read moreFlooding continues to be a significant issue, especially during this hurricane season. IAM CREST, Corporation for Re-Employment and Safety Training, provides some general guidelines and guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on staying safe during flooding events.
Read moreNovember 16, 2020 NIOSH Approves First Elastomeric Half Mask Respirator Without an Exhalation Valve Respirators are an important resource in reducing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. When workers wear respirators to protect themselves against workplace hazards, they also need to maintain source control to protect others in case they are themselves
Read moreU.S. Department of Labor | October 19, 2020 U.S. Department of Labor Issues Frequently Asked Question and Answer Confirming N95 Respirators Protect Against the Coronavirus WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on how N95 respirators effectively protect wearers from coronavirus
Read moreIAM CREST will be hosting a free ZOOM COVID-19 awareness training on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 1 p.m. EST to 2:30 p.m. EST. This training is available to all members on a first come first serve basis.
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