Safety and Health
SEIU's deep commitment to workers and their families extends to their safety and health--on and off the job.
Safety and Health
SEIU's deep commitment to workers and their families extends to their
safety and health--on and off the job. That's why we've put together several
booklets outlining the risks and what you need to protect yourself.
The booklets can be ordered from SEIU's Fulfillment Center by calling
(202) 842-9872. Those unavailable in hard copy will soon be available in PDF
format.
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HIV/AIDS
Protecting Ourselves, Protecting Our Patients and
Residents
Health care workers are sometimes
frightened by the many stories and rumors about HIV/AIDS. This colorful and
highly illustrated 15-page booklet, designed so that it can also be distributed
to workers with low English literacy skills, conveys the message that we can
still care for our patients and residents, and protect ourselves at the same
time. The concise, straightforward information in this book will put health care
workers in control of the facts about HIV and AIDS. Hard copies
available for $1.00 each, prepaid.
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The HIV/AIDS
Book: Information for Workers
The fifth edition of
this comprehensive 68-page book was written for local union leaders and staff,
who provide education and information about HIV and AIDS. The book provides
answers to real questions union members ask at workshops and training
sessions. Hard copies available for $3.00 each
prepaid.
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SEIU's Guide to
Preventing Needlestick Injuries
This
1998 36-page booklet helps health care workers members collect needlestick
injury data, actively participate in product evaluation committees, work with
hospital administrators, file health and safety grievances, and file complaints
with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) when
necessary. Hard copies available for $3.00 each
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Is Your Building Making You
Sick?
This 35-page training workbook provides SEIU members
with an understanding of the causes of indoor air quality problems, and the
tools to persuade employers and building owners to make indoor work environments
safe and healthful. This workbook teaches workers how to work together and
organize their co-workers to solve sick building syndrome
problems. Not available in hard copies. |
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Assault on the
Job We Can Do Something About Workplace Violence
This 35-page workbook provides SEIU union leaders,
staff, and members with the information and tools needed to understand and
address assault and the threat of violence on the job. Not available in hard
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Web sites for more information on workplace safety and
health:
AFL-CIO
U.S.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention