Work Environment Council

NJ COVID-19 Update - OSHA's ETS and State Government Infectious Disease Prevention Policies
2021-10-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
This week we are joined by health and safety experts to discuss what we can expect in the new OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) including when it is expected to come out and how they may enforce it. This discussion will cover both public and private sector workplaces. What are some of the expected legal challenges? What lessons can be learned from other state-plan states as well as states operating under federal plans only. Bring your questions for our panel of experts. REGISTER HERE

NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Virtual Training
2021-10-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-06-30 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Preventing Exposure to Workplace Chemicals
2021-10-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-09-08 15:00 - 16:30, 2021-07-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-06-21 15:30 - 17:30 | 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. Click here for more information.

Violence Prevention Training
2021-10-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-08-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Join us as we discuss workplace violence prevention strategies, identifying safety system failures in the workplace, and OSHA and NJ state regulations that address workplace violence. Click here for more information.

NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Training
2021-09-29 15:30 - 17:30, 2021-09-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-08-30 09:30 - 11:30, 2021-07-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

NJ COVID-19 Update - OSHA's ETS & Guidance for Mitigating & Preventing Spread of COVID-19
2021-09-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
This Week’s Update: OSHA’s ETS and Guidance for Mitigating and Preventing Spread of COVID-19
This week we will get an update from OSHA Region 2. Steve Kaplan, Deputy Regional Administrator, Laura Kenny, Assistant Regional Administrator for Technical Support, and Warren Simpson, Assistant Regional Administrator for Enforcement Programs will discuss the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Workers, the updated OSHA guidance for all workers and OSHA’s enforcement during COVID-19. Bring your questions. REGISTER HERE

Capacitación Sobre Prevención y Concientización Sobre el COVID-19
2021-09-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
A través de la Capacitación sobre prevención y concientización sobre el COVID-19, 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 pagar a los participantes $15 por hora para que asistan a esta capacitación. Haga clic aquí para más información.

Identifying Hazards in the Workplace in the Time of COVID-19
2021-08-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Capacitación sobre prevención y concientización sobre el COVID-19
2021-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
A través de la Capacitación sobre prevención y concientización sobre el COVID-19, 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 pagar a los participantes $ 15 por hora para que asistan a esta capacitación. Haga clic aquí para más información.

Capacitación Virtual Sobre Prevención y Comprensión Sobre el COVID-19
2021-07-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
A través de la capacitación sobre prevención y comprensión sobre el COVID-19, empleadores, trabajadores y 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 pagar a los participantes $ 15 por hora para que asistan a esta capacitación. Haga clic aquí para más información.

NJ COIVD-19 Awareness and Prevention Training
2021-06-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar

WEC 2021 Awards Ceremony
2021-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
Please join the NJ Work Environment Council (WEC) on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 7:00 PM for our Annual Awards Ceremony, to be held virtually.
This year we honor the following individuals and organization who we consider heroes for their outstanding work during COVID-19:

Ellie Barbarash, Education/H&S Coordinator, Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Debbie Berkowitz, Worker H&S Program Director, National Employment Law Project
Todd Vachon, Director, Rutgers LEARN
Protect NJ Workers Coalition
Wind of the Spirit Training Team

We will also recognize one outstanding new leader with our Adrienne Markowitz Rising Star Award:

Nikki Baker, Instructional Assistant at Dale Avenue School in Paterson and Educational Support Professional chair for the Paterson Education Association

More information can be found by clicking here.

Preventing Toxic Exposure Where You Work and Live
2021-04-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar
Across the nation, more than 150 chemical incidents occur annually that endanger workers and
communities. As of March 15, 2021, some facilities that use extremely hazardous substances are required to hold a public meeting within 90 days if there is an event that causes offsite consequences. Join us we review this new requirement and how workers and community members can use these opportunities to advocate for prevention and accountability. REGISTER HERE

COVID Webinar Series Week 59
2021-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This Week’s Update: Workers Memorial Day – The toll of Covid-19. See More

COVID Series Week 58: COVID-19 and the New Housing Crisis
2021-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The effects of COVID-19 on the economy have been enormous and will be long-lasting. One of the more serious impacts may be on housing markets. From predatory institutional landlords to the looming eviction crisis, this week we will discuss how COVID-19 has exacerbated a potential housing crisis across New Jersey. Join us this week as we discuss COVID-19 and housing. REGISTER HERE
