Work Environment Council

Identifying Hazards in the Workplace in the time of COVID-19
2021-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Understanding the hierarchy of Systems of Safety (with design as the primary system) enables workers to become active participants in developing and implementing safe work practices (“training and procedures”). Join us as we introduce the concept of Systems of Safety and identifying safety system failures in the workplace. Click here for more information.

NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Training
2021-02-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Through the NJ COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Training, employers, workers, and worker representatives will gain knowledge through participatory training sessions to reduce the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 in the workplace. WEC can pay participants $15 an hour to attend this training. Click here for more information.

NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Training
2021-01-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-01-25 08:30 - 10:30 | WEBINAR, NJ, United States

Covid-19 Webinar Series
2021-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | WEBINAR, NJ, United States
This Week’s Update: Join Dr. Tina Tan, DOH Asst. Commissioner and State Epidemiologist as we discuss COVID-19.

This week we will be joined by NJ Department of Health’s State Epidemiologist, Dr. Tina Tan, MD, MPH. Dr. Tan will give an overview of how COVID-19 emerged globally and NJ’s initial public health response and share a summary of NJ data collected. She will talk about our current understanding of COVID-19 transmission, including updates on variants strands, touch on the vaccine and distribution, and answer questions you may have. REGISTER HERE

Preventing Exposure to Workplace Chemicals
2021-01-25 12:00 - 13:30 | WEBINAR, NJ, United States
Employers have a responsibility under OSHA’s HazCom Standard to educate and train employees about the chemicals they work with and how to protect themselves from any potential hazards. Join us as we discuss OSHA’s HazCom standard and assessing chemical hazards and understanding safety data sheets. Click here for more information.

NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Virtual Training
2021-01-14 15:30 - 17:30 | WEBINAR, NJ, United States
Through the NJ COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Training, employers, workers, and worker representatives will gain knowledge through participatory training sessions to reduce the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 in the workplace. Click here for more information.

NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Virtual Training
2020-12-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Webinar

COVID-19 WEEK 40 WEBINAR SERIES
2020-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This Week’s Update: The State of the State: COVID-19 Q and A with the Governor’s Office, DOL, and DOHRace, Class, and Covid….more

Preventing Exposure to Workplace Chemicals
2020-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Employers have a responsibility under OSHA’s HazCom Standard to educate and train employees about the chemicals they work with and how to protect themselves from any potential hazards. Join us as we discuss OSHA’s HazCom standard and assessing chemical hazards and understanding safety data sheets….more

Capacitación sobre prevención y concientización sobre el COVID-19 de NJ
2020-12-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
A través de la Capacitación sobre prevención y concientización sobre el COVID-19 de NJ, los empleadores, los trabajadores y los representantes de los trabajadores obtendrán conocimientos a través de sesiones de capacitación participativa para reducir los riesgos de exposición al COVID-19 en el lugar de trabajo. WEC puede pagarle a los participantes $ 15 por hora para asistir. Para or por ms información.

NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Virtual Training
2020-12-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-12-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Through the NJ COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Training, employers, workers, and worker representatives will gain knowledge through participatory training sessions to reduce the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 in the workplace…..more

COVID-19 WEEK 39 Webinar Series
2020-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This Week’s Update: Race, Class, and Covid….more

WEC Membership Meeting
2020-12-04 12:00 - 13:30
Reflecting on 2020 & Looking Ahead to 2021….more

Covid-19 Week 38 Webinar
2020-12-01 10:00 - 11:00
Tackling Covid-19 through Training and Health and Safety Committees….more

Violence Prevention Training Program
2020-11-30 13:00 - 14:30
Join Us as We Discuss:

Workplace violence prevention strategies
Identifying safety system failures in the workplace
OSHA and NJ state regulations that address workplace violence….more

Covid Training
2020-11-23 13:30 - 15:30
Through the NJ COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Training, employers, workers, and worker representatives will gain knowledge through participatory training sessions to reduce the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 in the workplace.
The training will include NJ employers’ obligations to workers as it relates to COVID-19 and employee rights. We will also review Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 192, which applies to both the public and private sector…more

COVID 19 Week 36 Webinar
2020-11-17 10:00 - 23:00
This Week’s Update: NJ Executive Order 192: What are the New COVID-19 Protections for Workers?
On October 28, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 192 that strengthens and expands worker protections during the ongoing pandemic. The order, one of the strongest in the country, mandates a series of COVID-19 protections for workers in both public and private sector employment settings. Join us as we discuss employee rights and employer responsibilities, new enforcement protocols, and safety and health training opportunities under Executive Order 192 in addition to taking your questions.
Guest Speakers:
Members from the NJ Protecting Workers Coalition
REGISTER HERE

SYSTEMS OF SAFETY WEBINAR TRAINING
2020-10-26 13:00 - 13:45
SYSTEMS OF SAFETY
WORKPLACE CHEMICALS, RECOGNIZING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WEBINAR
When: Monday, October 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
REGISTER HERE
Co-Sponsored by PhilaPOSH and WEC

Join us for a virtual workshop as we introduce the concept of Systems of Safety and accident prevention though Identifying safety system failures.
Proactive Systems of Safety are the key to preventing exposures and injuries. Unexpected releases of hazardous toxic, reactive, or flammable chemicals create the possibility of a disaster for workers, employers, and communities. Employers and workers should be aware that common sanitizers and sterilizers could contain hazardous chemicals. Employers must protect their workers from being exposed to hazardous chemicals used for cleaning and disinfection.
Who Should Attend? Labor/Management health and safety committee members and professionals, supervisors, risk managers, workers who work with chemicals, union representatives, employers including small employers, workers in high hazard industries such as healthcare and chemical plants.
Participants are limited – register by October 25, 2020
Questions? Contact Cecelia Leto, Project Director, WEC at: cgilliganleto@njwec.org

SYSTEMS OF SAFETY TRAINING
2020-10-07 10:00 - 11:45
SYSTEMS OF SAFETY
Workplace Chemicals, Recognizing Hazardous Conditions Webinar
Wednesday, October 7, 10 am - 11:45 am REGISTER HERE

Join us for a virtual workshop as we introduce the concept of Systems of Safety and accident prevention through Identifying safety system failures.
Proactive Systems of Safety are the key to preventing exposures and injuries. Unexpected releases of hazardous toxic, reactive, or flammable chemicals create the possibility of a disaster for workers, employers, and communities. Employers and workers should be aware that common sanitizers and sterilizers could contain hazardous chemicals. Employers must protect their workers from being exposed to hazardous chemicals used for cleaning and disinfection.
Who Should Attend? Labor/Management health and safety committee members and professionals, supervisors, risk managers, workers who work with chemicals, union representatives, employers including small employers, workers in high hazard industries such as healthcare and chemical plants.
Participants are limited – register by October 6, 2020
Questions? Contact Cecelia Leto, Project Director, WEC at: cgilliganleto@njwec.org.
This material was produced under grant SH31183SH7 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Revisions were made to this material under grant SH05110SH9 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.

CORONAVIRUS: PROTECTING AND INFORMING WORKERS
2020-03-17 10:00 - 11:30 | WEBINAR, NJ, United States
FREE WEBINAR
NEW DATE & TIME: Tuesday, March 17, 10am -11:30

Worried about how the Coronavirus affects workers? Join us for a panel on safety and health protections for workers, unions, employers and the community. Get up to-date information from state and federal officials.

WEC Annual Membership Meeting
2019-12-10 12:00 - 15:00 | NJEA Headquarters, 180 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, 08608
Keynote Speaker: Rick Engler
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Member
Join us for a discussion with Rick on recommendations, reports and updates issued by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board including on the recent explosion at the Philadelphia Refinery.
Location: NJEA Headquarters
180 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
See below for parking information

WEC 2019 Awards Dinner
2019-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | The College of New Jersey, Education Building, Metzger Drive, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
The New Jersey Work Environment Council holds its major fundraiser, an awards dinner, each year. We look forward to being joined by labor, environmental, community leaders and public officials, representing many thousands of New Jersey workers and residents.
The event will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019, 6:00 pm
at The College of New Jersey,
2000 Pennington Road, Ewing,
in the Education Building, Room 212.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and a buffet dinner, with ample time to network and mingle with friends. WEC relies on the generosity of our members to help fund our mission: working for safe, secure jobs and a healthy, sustainable environment.
See below to learn about sponsorship and ad placement opportunities in the commemorative journal in addition to purchasing tickets online.

This year we honor:
Marie Blistan, President, New Jersey Education Association
Luke Gordon, Staff Representative, United Steelworkers
Brandon McKoy, President, New Jersey Policy Perspective
Doug O’Malley, Director, Environment New Jersey
Elizabeth Smith, Executive Director, Statewide Education Organizing Committee

We will also recognize two outstanding new leaders:
Adrienne Markowitz Rising Star Award
Yolanda Hernández Sanchez, Founder, Unidos por Escuelas Dignas
Rising Star Award
Kason Little, Elizabeth Community Leader and Activist
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Preventing Exposure To Workplace Chemicals
2019-11-15 09:00 - 12:30 | CWA Local 1032, 67 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ, 08628, United States
Are you aware of the major changes to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) Standard and how it is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals? Employers have a responsibility under OSHA’s HazCom Standard to educate and train employees about the chemicals they work with and how to protect themselves from any potential hazards.
Join us for an interactive workshop as we discuss:
• Assessing chemical hazards and understanding safety data sheets
• OSHA’s HazCom standard
• Identifying safety system failures
Who Should Attend? Labor/Management health and safety committee members and professionals, supervisors, risk managers, union representatives, employers including small employers, workers who work with chemicals, workers in high hazard industries such as healthcare and chemical plants.
Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited – register by November 7, 2019. Program runs from 9am – 12:30pm with registration starting at 8:30am. Please use the website under details to register. Questions? Contact Cecelia Leto at (609) 882-6100 x 308 .

This material was produced under grant SH-31183-SH7 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Revisions were made to this material under grant SH05110SH9 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.

Violence Prevention Training Program
2019-06-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Rutgers School of Management and Labor Education, 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
Presenter
Cecelia Leto, NJ Work Environment Council
Join Us as We Discuss:
• Workplace violence prevention strategies
• Identifying safety system failures in the workplace
• OSHA and NJ state regulations that address workplace violence
Following the training, there will be an update from an OSHA representative with ample time for discussion and questions.
Who Should Attend?
Labor/Management Health and Safety Committee Members, Union representatives, Health and Safety Professionals, Supervisors, Risk Managers, Workers in Healthcare, Social Services, Schools, or who deal with the public.
Pre-registration is required. Since seating is limited, please register early. Program will start promptly at 9am with registration beginning at 8:30am. For more information, contact Cecelia Leto, Project Director, WEC at (609) 882-6100 ext. 308 or email: cgilliganleto@njwec.org
