WEC Staff

The New Jersey Work Environment Council is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Healthy Schools Now Campaign Organizer. Jerell Blakeley most recently taught Civics and History at his alma mater, Trenton Central High School-West, and served as an Organizational Development Consultant with the New Jersey Education Association. As a teacher and graduate of Trenton Central High School, Blakeley realizes the importance of health and safety of school facilities. See the Press Release Here

Last night the Senate passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. This legislation reforms the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and gives the Environmental Protection Agency new tools to require chemical testing and restrict dangerous chemicals. See the Press Release Here

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has mandated new limits on exposure to silica dust. Workers may be exposed to silica on the job in construction, mining, shipbuilding and other industries. See the Press Release here

Tens 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 66 school facilities. Exposure to lead can cause developmental delays, neurological changes and may have a lasting impact on kids' ability to learn. See the Press Release here