LIFELINES Archive
Scroll and click on a cover below for links to the articles in each issue of the Fund's monthly magazine.
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
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?
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