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January 26: Join Dr. Tina Tan, DOH Asst. Commissioner and State

WebThis week we were joined by Dr. Tina Tan, MD, MPH, State Epidemiologist and Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and …

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URL: https://njwec.org/2021/01/january-26-join-dr-tina-tan-doh-asst-commissioner-and-state-epidemiologist-as-we-discuss-covid-19-2/

Healthy Schools Now

WebEvery school day in New Jersey, children, teachers and school staff face conditions that can cause illness or injury and that make it harder to teach and to learn. On average, New …

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Epidemiology and Public Health Response to COVID-19, New …

WebEpidemiology and Public Health Response to COVID-19, New Jersey, January 2020 to Present Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations NJ COVID-19 Weekly …

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NJ DOH Issues Updated Guidance on Mercury Found in School …

WebPress Release For Immediate Release: February 19, 2020 Contact: Heather L. Sorge, NJ Work Environment Council, Campaign Organizer for Healthy Schools Now …

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Pandemic v. Schools

WebSchool Buildings and Occupants Can Speed or Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Jul. 9, 2020 / PRZen / SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — As pressure mounts for schools …

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October 12: Building Equity and Resilience in Vulnerable …

WebDr. Rick Marlink, Director of the Rutgers Global Health Institute, shared details of their initiatives in Newark, New Brunswick, and Trenton on advancing health …

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August 4: Dr. David Michaels on OSHA’s Response and Protecting …

WebThis week we spent the hour with Dr. David Michaels, epidemiologist, professor and former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA under the Obama …

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January 19: Impact of COVID-19 on NJ Long-Term Care

WebThis week we covered the effect of COVID-19 on long-term care facilities, which have been ground zero for viral outbreaks. As the pandemic has ravaged senior …

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Statement from Healthy Schools Now on Gov. Murphy’s Budget …

WebFor immediate release – November 19, 2021 Contact: Heather Sorge, [email protected], (908) 310-7874 Statement from Healthy Schools Now on Gov. …

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Your Rights Under the NJ Public Employees’ Occupational …

WebThe Public Employees’ Occupational Safety and Health Act was enacted by the New Jersey legislature in 1983. The law’s purpose is to ensure that all New Jersey public …

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Unsafe Lead Levels in Almost Half of Newark’s Public School

WebTens of thousands of school children impacted Testing at Newark schools has revealed lead levels above federal EPA action guidelines in at least 30 of the city’s …

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Respect Our Right to Know

WebNew Jersey Work Environment Council and our allies strongly urge Governor Murphy to take action to protect our lives, jobs, health, schools, and businesses. The deadly …

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Union Fights Toxic Misting of Ambulances

WebEileen Senn, WEC Industrial Hygiene Consultant was interviewed by Jose Santiago, News Director at WBAI in New York City. The interview is available online here in the WBAI …

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SUSTAINABLE AND SAFE RECYCLING: PROTECTING WORKERS …

WebTHE FOLLOWING SPECIALISTS CONTRIBUTED TO THE RESEARCH, WRITING AND PREPARATION OF THIS REPORT: Tolle Graham, Labor and Environment Coordinator, …

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Sustainable and Safe Recycling: Protecting Workers Who Protect …

WebThe New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) is an alliance of labor, community, and environmental organizations working together for safe, secure jobs, and …

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Be Aware of Artificial Turf Hazards

WebContact WEC to request a speaker for a meeting or information about membership affiliation. NJ Work Environment Council, 142 West State Street, Third Floor, Trenton, …

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