LIFELINES Archive
Scroll and click on a cover below for links to the articles in each issue of the Fund's monthly magazine.
December 2019
November 2019
- Expanding the Safety Umbrella in the Construction Industry
- Pushing Back Against the Idea of “Freak Accidents”
- Suicide, Guns and the Gift of Time
- Advancing Worker Safety, Health and Well-Being Through Total Worker Health
- Workers’ Hazardous Exposures During the Carr Fire Cleanup
- At Mid-States Precast, Worker Safety Takes Many Forms
- What to Expect During an OSHA Inspection
- Flu Season Is Here, so Get Your Flu Shot
- Health & Safety Headlines
October 2019
- Non-Union Contractor Caught Improperly Removing Asbestos
- Recognizing & Preventing Workplace Violence in Construction
- How to Build Trust with Workers That Safety Matters
- LHSFNA Associate Director Receives Distinguished Service to Safety Award
- Safety Hazards of Portable Generator Use
- Smile Bright for Good Health
September 2019
August 2019
- A Summer of Challenges and Victories for Worker Safety and Health
- Hundreds of Workers Sickened or Killed Following Coal Ash Cleanup
- Identifying and Reducing Worker Fatigue in Construction
- Canada Adds Law to Address Harassment and Workplace Violence
- Protect Workers from Falling Tools and Other Dropped Objects
- Outdated OSHA Standard Slowing Down Tunnel Work
- Do You Have Life Insurance (or Have Enough)?
- Let There Be Light (on Your Site)
- Health & Safety Headlines
July 2019
- Are Safety Helmets Coming for Your Hard Hat?
- A Focus Four for Health Hazards in Construction
- Recognizing Warning Signs as Teen Suicide Rises
- Is Sleep Apnea Robbing You of Restful Sleep?
- Managing Emotions During Tornado Cleanup and Other Disasters
- OSHA Publishes Standards Improvement Project (SIP) Rules
June 2019
- Legislation Seeks to Stop Workplace Violence in the Health Care Sector
- Even Mild Head Injuries Can Affect Your Mental Health
- The Many Factors Contributing to Occupational Heat Stress
- Is That a Permit-Required or Non-Permit Required Confined Space?
- Can CBD Products Cause a Failed Drug Test?
- Health Numbers That Actually Matter (and a Few That Don’t)
May 2019
- Using Safety to Connect with Workers as Demand for Labor Rises
- Fatal Falls More Likely Among Non-Union Workers
- Sun-Protective Clothing: Do You Need UPF Clothing?
- Is It Time for a Federal Heat Illness Prevention Standard?
- The Honest Truth About Suicide and Construction
- How a Safety Professional Approaches Site Visits in Construction
- Examining On-the-Job Falls and How to Prevent Them
- The Many Health Risks of Processed Foods
- Health & Safety Headlines
- Sun Sense Plus 2019 Materials Are Now Available
April 2019
- Fighting for All Workers on Workers’ Memorial Day
- Stopping the Red Tape Affecting Work Zone Safety
- Combating the Opioid Crisis Through Injury Prevention
- OSHA Reverses Course on PELs, Ignoring Opportunity to Protect Workers
- Safely Dispose of Unused Medications Now to Prevent Unsafe Use Later
- Lyme Disease: Not Everyone Gets the Bulls-Eye Rash
- Protecting Yourself from Falling and Flying Objects on the Job
- Getting a Grip on Your Finances Doesn’t Have to Be Scary (and It’s Worth the Work)
March 2019
- Fatality Data Sheds Light on Occupational Safety and Health Trends
- Guidance for Planning an Opioid-Related Seminar or Workshop
- Not All Excavation and Trench Deaths Are from Cave-ins
- OSHA Revises, Weakens Recordkeeping Rule
- Helping Workers & Employers Reduce On-the-Job Foot Injuries
- Hospital Pricing Transparency Attempts to Make Healthcare More Affordable
- What Is Watchful Waiting and Is It Right for You?
- Listen Up During World Hearing Day
February 2019
- Shutdown Impacts Workers and Their Families
- TransCanada Invites the LHSFNA to Visit WV Pipeline
- Helping Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Your Children
- New Outreach Effort to LIUNA’s Health and Welfare Fund Administrators
- Understanding the Difference Between Flaggers and Spotters
- Don’t Be Rash: Handle Portland Cement Safely
- OSHA’s Top 10 Violations of 2018 Suggest Enforcement Isn’t Slowing Down
- If You’re a Family Caregiver, Don’t Forget to Care for Yourself
- Health & Safety Headlines
January 2019
- The Difference Between Dust Masks, N95s and Other Respirators
- OSHA Steps Up Oversight of Trenches and Excavations
- Managing Your High Cholesterol with Statins
- Good Samaritan Laws: What Exactly Do They Protect?
- Using Aerial Lifts Safely
- The Health Benefits of Giving Blood
- The Top 10 LHSFNA Articles of 2018
December 2018
- Message from the Co-Chairmen: Facing Health and Safety Challenges Head On
- What We’re Learning About OSHA Enforcement of the Silica Rule in Construction
- Reducing Risk for Lower Back Injuries
- Shining a Spotlight on the LHSFNA’s Health Fair Program
- Top 10 Contractor Questions and Answers on Complying with the Silica Standard
- Laborer Saves Life of IBEW Member on the Job
- Your Health Isn’t the Only Reason Why It’s Important to Get a Flu Shot
- A Sober Ride Home Should Be on Everyone’s Holiday Wish List
- Health & Safety Headlines
November 2018
- Risk of Coal Ash Exposure from Hurricane Flooding
- Chronic Pain: Speaking Your Doctor’s Language
- What You Should Know About Valley Fever
- LIUNA Local in Canada Trying New Tactic to Fight Opioid Abuse
- Surgeon General: Addiction Is a Disease, Not a Weakness
- HazCom and a Worker’s Right to Know
- Calming Inflammation Can Help Keep You Healthy
- Taking Care of Emotional Health After a Hurricane
October 2018
- New Video Shows 5 Trench Safety Tips You Need to Know
- More Research Shows There’s No Safe Level of Lead Exposure
- Is Naloxone in Your Jobsite’s First-Aid Kit?
- Canada Legalizes Marijuana, Yet Questions Remain about Workplace Impairment
- What to Do About Mold After a Hurricane
- Safety & Health Conversations: An Interview with Chris Trahan Cain
- How Food Affects Your Mood
- Do You Always Take Your Medicine as Directed?
September 2018
- More Construction Workers in MA Dying from Opioids Than Jobsite Hazards
- EPA Heading in the Wrong Direction on Asbestos
- New 9/11 Memorial Honors First Responders, Post-Attack Victims
- Reducing the Risk for Vibration Injuries
- The Problem with Relying Too Much on PELs
- Young Adults Dying from Excessive Alcohol Use
- Spike in Black Lung Linked to Silica Exposure
- Is Your Construction Site Ready for a Hurricane?
August 2018
- Message from the Co-Chairmen
- The Union Advantage: Safety & Health
- Answering Your Questions on Silica Compliance
- Guns, Suicide and Reducing Lethal Means
- Keeping Mosquitoes Out of Your Construction Site
- Using Drones to Monitor Construction Safety
- Tobacco Use Wreaks Havoc on Your Mouth
- Safety & Health Conversations: Talking Prevention through Design with Mike McCullion
- Health & Safety Headlines
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