Occupational Safety, Health, Security and Environmental Archives - District 142 https://atd142.org/category/occupational-safety-health-security-and-environmental/ IAMAW Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:10:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://atd142.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/3-Color-IAMAW-Emblem-100x100.png Occupational Safety, Health, Security and Environmental Archives - District 142 https://atd142.org/category/occupational-safety-health-security-and-environmental/ 32 32 DISTRICT 142 FLIGHT SAFETY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION UPDATE https://atd142.org/district-142-flight-safety-accident-investigation-update/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:10:31 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=28653 Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are all devastated by the recent accident involving the PSA Airlines-operated aircraft at DCA and a military aircraft. Some of our brothers and sisters at PSA have joined me in this investigation. The IAM has a long-standing history of assisting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in these types of […]

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]]> DISTRICT 142 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TEAM MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN 2023 PHL SAFETY FAIR https://atd142.org/district-142-occupational-health-and-safety-team-members-participate-in-2023-phl-safety-fair/ Fri, 05 May 2023 20:13:59 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=20851 Tuesday, May 2, 2023, members of our District 142 Occupational Safety and Health Team participated in the annual Safety Fair at the Philadelphia Airport (PHL). DL 142 Occupational Safety and Health Director Brian Szolodko, DL 142 Occupational Health and Safety Representatives Frank Gambino (PHL) and Tom Perkins (PIT) and PHL LL 1776 AA M&R Safety […]

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]]> AA Maintenance Employees in PHL Participate in Safety Fair https://atd142.org/phl-maintenance-employees-participate-in-safety-fair/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:00:23 +0000 https://www.iamdl142.org/?p=10669 Sisters and Brothers, The Philadelphia Airport (PHL) sponsored a Safety Fair on May 17th, 2022. IAM members from American Airlines Maintenance in PHL manned a booth at the fair and put together an impressive presentation. Frank Gambino, American Airlines Crew Chief AMT, District 142 Safety Member, and Safety Chair from Local Lodge 1776 coordinated and […]

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]]> Fabric Face Mask Recommendations https://atd142.org/fabric-face-mask-recommendations/ Tue, 05 May 2020 20:46:33 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=9363 The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Masks offer limited protection and work better when combined with hand washing and social distancing. Wearing a mask is mandatory in locations where there are government mandates for face coverings and for employees who cannot safely social […]

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]]> GOOD COMMON SENSE “HYGIENE” IS THE BEST DEFENSE https://atd142.org/good-common-sense-hygiene-is-the-best-defense/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 20:20:08 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=9094 *WASH YOUR HANDS “OFTEN”: (The best way to get rid of germs in most situations.) Use the 5 step method 1. WET: With clean warm running water.2. LATHER: Back of your hands & between fingers.3. SCRUB: At least 20 seconds.4. RINSE: Use clean warm running water.5. DRY: Use clean paper towel or air dry. *USE […]

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]]> IAM Safety Committee Issues Coronavirus Update https://atd142.org/iam-safety-committee-issues-coronavirus-update/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:21:10 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=8859 The post IAM Safety Committee Issues Coronavirus Update appeared first on District 142.

]]> Why Do I Have To Use My Seat Belt At Work? https://atd142.org/why-do-i-have-to-use-my-seat-belt-at-work/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:17:30 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=6945 Watch both of these videos for a clear explanation!         MIA AA van – Orlando Luna, an American Airlines maintenance training instructor from Miami, was seriously injured in an accident while at work last week.  As of today, he is still in the ICU with serious injuries, along with various cuts and […]

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]]> The International Assoc. of Machinist & Aerospace Workers Urge You To Sign On to Rep. Garamendi’s Airline Customer Service Letter to DOT & DOJ https://atd142.org/the-international-assoc-of-machinist-aerospace-workers-urge-you-to-sign-on-to-rep-garamendis-airline-customer-service-letter-to-dot-doj/ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 21:12:36 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=3856 Click To View Documents: Rep. Garamendi’s Airline Customer Service Letter to DOT & DOJ.pdf (999KB);   International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-2687 Area Code 301 967-4500OFFICE OF THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT September 13, 2016 Dear Representative, On behalf of the largest airline union in North America and the […]

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]]> Joint Air Transport Safety Committee Opens Conference, Presents Award to Hero Flight Attendant https://atd142.org/joint-air-transport-safety-committee-opens-conference-presents-award-to-hero-flight-attendant/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:10:05 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=3178 June 2, 2016 Joint Air Transport Safety Committee Opens Conference,  Presents Award to Hero Flight Attendant Alyssa Schulte receives the JATSC Safety Appreciation Award. (From left to right: Transportation Department Assistant Airline Coordinator James Carlson, Alyssa Schulte, JATSC member and ExpressJet Flight Attendant Stephanie Starks and District 142 General Chairwoman Sara Gonzales). The IAM Joint […]

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]]> McConnell tees up Senate consideration of FAA bill this week (WE WILL BE PUSHING FOR CSA LANGUAGE AND FA 10 HR REST) https://atd142.org/mcconnell-tees-up-senate-consideration-of-faa-bill-this-week-we-will-be-pushing-for-csa-language-and-10yr-rest/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:41:06 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=2866 Fresh off a two-week recess, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell kicked off today’s session by getting the legislative ball rolling on the Senate’s FAA bill. McConnell moved to proceed to an unrelated House bill (H.R. 636), which will serve as the legislative shell for the Senate’s FAA measure (S. 2658), the first of several steps […]

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