Events for November 30, 2020 - May 4, 2019

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. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and a buffet dinner, with ample time provided 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. The event will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, in the Education Building, Room 212. download the invitation and order form Buy tickets download the awards journal 2017 HONOREES Valorie Caffee worked as WEC’s director of organizing for 13 years;  she launched WEC’s Environmental Justice program, helping raise awareness about and support for this critical issue by making presentations at community and union meetings, meetings of other environmental organizations, faith-based organizations, conferences, schools, and workshops around the state and in other states as well. This work led to Valorie being appointed as chair of the Environmental Justice Advisory Council to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, a position she held from [...]

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 2, 2018. Please use the website under details to register. Questions? Program runs from 9am - 12:30pm with registration starting at 8:30am. Contact Cecelia Leto at (609) 882-6100 .   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 [...]

Please join us on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 6:00 PM for our Annual Awards Dinner to be held at The College of New Jersey, Room 212 in the Education Building, Ewing, NJ. 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.

WEC Annual Membership Meeting How We Can Prepare Workers and Our Communities for Future Climate Disaster WEC Member and Non-Members are Invited to Attend Scientists predict more extreme weather events fueled by climate change. What does this mean for a costal state like New Jersey that has a number of chemical facilities located in flood prone areas? Keynote Speaker: Matt Campo, Rutgers University Using Science, Planning and Policy to Adapt to Future Flood Hazards Matt is a Senior Research Specialist in the Environmental Analysis and Communications Group at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. Matt’s work at Rutgers focuses on understanding tools and methods to assess the sustainability and resilience of built environments and transportation systems. Matt provides analysis and support for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal, New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance, and US Environmental Protection Agency to enhance planning capabilities and risk management strategies in coastal communities. Prior to Rutgers, Matt worked for EY and TranSystems on the behalf of public agencies and private companies to create site location and economic development strategies for commercial, residential and industrial real estate assets. He earned Bachelor's degree in Industrial and [...]

When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 9am - 1pm (registration at 8:45am) Location: Morristown United Methodist Church 50 S Park Place, Morristown, NJ 07960​ Some chemicals have been found to cause cancer. From pesticides on our food to flame retardant chemicals sprayed on our furniture. Then why do we still use them? This training will examine some chemicals that are known to cause cancer and the economic incentives that encourage business leaders to use them. We will also develop an action agenda for New Jersey and what we can do to reduce exposures and advocate for change. Download the flyer

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: [email protected]

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, [...]