LIFELINES Archive
Scroll and click on a cover below for links to the articles in each issue of the Fund's monthly magazine.
July 2018
- Suicide: The Silent Epidemic
- Hot Weather Is a Heart Hazard
- Low-Level Lead Exposures Affect Adult Heart Health
- Improving Safety to Improve Your Business
- Cocaine, Meth and Marijuana Use Highest in a Decade
- New Invasive Tick Species Causing Concern
- Protecting Your Sexual Health Is Nothing to Be Shy About
- LHSFNA Toolbox Talks Promote Safety, Health on the Job
June 2018
- Here Comes the Sun: Getting a Handle on Heat Stress
- Common Chemicals Create Risk for Hearing Loss
- Preparing Your Employees for an Active Shooter Situation
- What the Sun Is Actually Doing to Your Skin
- CBD Oil: What Is It and Will It Cause a Positive Drug Test?
- Limiting Risk from Combustible Dust on the Job
- Eating Well While on the Road
- Fundamentals of Workplace First Aid
May 2018
- Spring Brings Additional Hazards, But the LHSFNA Is Ready to Help
- As National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Approaches, the Need for Unions Is Clear
- Applying Sunscreen and Insect Repellent Together for Maximum Effectiveness
- Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Heart
- How Labor Shortages Can Put Worker Safety at Risk
- Confronting Canada’s Opioid Crisis with Assistance from LIUNA
- Wrapping Up Our Series on Wellness
- LIUNA Member Saves Co-Worker’s Life Using CPR
- Safety and Health Conversations: An Interview with Dr. Christine Branche – Part Two
- Health & Safety Headlines
- Online Ordering Now Open for 2018 Sun Sense Plus Materials
April 2018
- Report Today’s Close Call, Prevent Tomorrow’s Accident
- OSHA 10 & 30-Hour Courses Changed to Meet Safety Objectives
- Choosing the Right Drug or Alcohol Rehab Facility
- Massachusetts Extends OSHA Protections to Public Employees
- Your New Medicare Card & Avoiding Possible Scams
- Seasonal Allergies: Understand Your Options
- Should You Be Drinking All That Coffee and Tea?
- Safety and Health Conversations: An Interview with Dr. Christine Branche
March 2018
- Don’t Rely on Backup Alarms to Stop Backovers
- How Likely Is It a Construction Worker Will Die from Opioids?
- An Important Update on the “Cadillac Tax”
- Designing and Updating Infrastructure for Pedestrian Safety
- Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Alcohol Use
- Marijuana: Safety First, Still No Workplace Green Light
- Help in Finding a Healthy Diet
- DEA Removes Hurdle for Opioid Addiction Treatment
February 2018
- As Construction Grows, Safety Is Falling Behind
- Number of Worker Deaths in Construction Continues to Rise
- In Tribute to Dr. James Melius
- Arthritis: Prevention and Treatment Aren’t Out of Your Hands
- Preventing Cold Stress While Working Outdoors
- Don’t Want Your Kids to Smoke? Talk to Them about E-Cigarettes
- Safety & Health Conversations: An Interview with Earl Dotter
- Spiritual Wellness: Avoid the Comparison Trap
- Health & Safety Headlines
January 2018
- Preventing Opioid Addiction Starts with Preventing Pain
- Understanding the Causes of Occupational Hand Injuries
- Workplace Violence Takes Many Forms
- Urgent Care, a Doctor Visit or the ER? Here’s the Best Time for Each
- Medicare: An Introduction & Overview
- New High Blood Pressure Guidelines and Procedures
- HP Division Adds New Staff Member
- The Top 10 LHSFNA Articles of 2017
- Passing of Dr. James Melius
December 2017
- Electrocutions Remain a Leading Cause of Death Among Laborers
- Dealing with Those Cold Weather Aches and Pains
- Keep Sexual Harassment Out of Your Workplace
- Don’t Ignore This Common Consequence of Heart Disease
- Do You Have Enough Insurance to Protect Your Home?
- Tips on Attending or Hosting Parties While in Recovery
- Department of Transportation Updates Drug Testing Guidelines
- Free Apps to Help Improve Worker Safety and Health
November 2017
- Public Support for Labor Is on the Rise
- Can Self-Driving Equipment Make Work Zones Safer?
- Managing Your Emotional Health in Times of Crisis
- Protect Your Life and Home from Wildfires
- Diving into Medical Surveillance in the Silica Rule
- LHSFNA’s New Toolbox Talk Initiative Set to Help LIUNA Signatory Contractors
- Vocational Wellness: Donate Your Time and Talents to a Cause You Find Worthwhile
- Suicide Takes a Major Toll on Those Left Behind
- Bleach and Other Disinfectants Increase COPD Risk
- Health & Safety Headlines
October 2017
- Avoid These Hazards During Hurricane Cleanup
- How to Stay Safe During a Flood
- Tips to Prevent Fogging Safety Glasses
- Opioids and Anxiety Medications a Deadly Combination
- Make Sure Your Help Gets to Hurricane Victims
- Safety & Health Conversations: Peg Seminario, AFL-CIO
- Everyone’s at Risk for This Vision-Robbing Condition
- Jumpstart Your Day: Drink a Glass of Water
September 2017
- Getting Workers on Board with Safety Is a Team Effort
- Concussions: It's Not Just Football Players Who Are at Risk
- Silica Rule Leading to New, “Disruptive” Technology
- Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Deadlier than Lyme Disease
- Recovery Month – Yes, It’s a “Thing”
- Stigma: Why the Words We Use to Describe People Matter
- Safety and Health Conversations: An Interview with Carl Heinlein
- Is High Blood Sugar Stealing Your Sight?
August 2017
- Transportation Funding and Worker Training Get a Boost This Summer
- Prevailing Wage Laws Strengthen Worker Safety
- The State of Marijuana in the U.S. in 2017
- Design Your Jobsite to Keep All Laborers Working Safely
- Actor’s Death Shows the Dangers of Detoxing Alone
- Silica Enforcement Begins September 23rd. Are You Ready?
- Skipping That Eye Exam Could Cost You … Your Vision
- Financial Wellness: Don’t Let Financial Stress Get the Best of You
- Is Your Sandwich Harming Your Health?
- Health & Safety Headlines
- Help Keep LIUNA Members Safe in Highway Work Zones
July 2017
- Preventing Occupational Skin Disorders in Construction
- Criminal Charges in Fatal Trench Collapse Set Strong Precedent
- Cars Are Safer than Ever, so Why Are More People Dying?
- A Risky Compliance Option in OSHA’s Silica Standard
- The Heavy Toll of Up and Down Weight Loss
- Maintain Bone Health Throughout Your Life
- What Genetic Testing Does (and Doesn’t) Mean for Your Risk
- Safety & Health Conversations: An Interview with Dr. David Michaels – Part 2
June 2017
- The Real Cost of Substance Abuse
- The New Tools to Dismantle Safety and Health: Delay, Review and Repeal
- Canada to Ban Asbestos, Will the U.S. Follow?
- “What Is Objective Data in the New Silica Rule and Where Can I Find It?”
- Protecting Workers from Dangerous Heat
- Safety & Health Conversations: An Interview with Dr. David Michaels
- Lyme Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Lawn
- Safeguard Your Family’s Future with a Will
May 2017
- Site Safety and Health Care News in the Spotlight
- Getting Workers Involved in the National Safety Stand-Down
- Actor’s Skin Cancer Battle Highlights Importance of Sun Protection
- Safety Training Grants at Risk in Proposed Budget
- What’s Next for Health Care Reform?
- Have You Visited the LHSFNA’s Webinar Archive?
- Mental Wellness: Self-Care for Caregivers
- Do You Need Lung Cancer Screening?
- New York Is Proof That Banning Trans Fats Improves Heart Health
- Health & Safety Headlines
- Sun Sense Plus Materials Now Available Online
April 2017
- Slow Down in Highway Work Zones: The Life You Save May Be Your Own
- “What Did You Say?” More People Than You Think Have Hearing Loss
- A Guide to Understanding Health Care Terminology
- Do You Have a Competent Person Ready for OSHA’s New Silica Rule?
- Watch and Listen to Real Stories from Real People
- Most Americans Are Unaware of These Cancer Risks
- You Don’t Have to Binge Drink to Hurt Your Health
- LHSFNA Adds Online Ordering for Sun Sense Plus Campaign
March 2017
- Watch Compliance in Action in These Silica Videos
- How Deregulation Can Endanger Worker Safety and Weaken Fair Contracting
- New Beryllium Rule Increases Workplace Protections
- The LHSFNA Partners with CDC’s Tips Campaign
- Chiropractic Care: Another Pill-Free Option in Pain Management
- Always Essential: Lockout/Tagout Programs
- Heart Disease: A Hazard at Every Worksite
February 2017
- Strong Construction Market Creates Need for Increased Safety Focus
- What’s Next for Construction Safety and Health?
- What to Ask if You Are Prescribed an Opioid
- Thousands of U.S. Cities Have Worse Lead Problems Than Flint
- Don’t Miss out on the Benefits of Member Assistance Programs
- Need Site Safety and Health Plans? The LHSFNA Can Help!
- Do You Have the Right Fire Extinguisher?
- Can Stress Break Your Heart?
- Emotional Wellness: Practice Gratitude
- Health & Safety Headlines
- New Opioids Publications from the LHSFNA
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