IAM Director of Occupational Safety, Health, Security and Environmental
District 142
tperkins@iamdl142.org
Pennsylvania
Health Department Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at the Philadelphia International Airport
https://www.phila.gov/2025-11-11-health-department-warns-of-possible-measles-exposure-at-the-philadelphia-international-airport-2/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Colorado
Health officials alert public of potential measles exposure at Denver International Airport
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/press-release/health-officials-alert-public-of-potential-measles-exposure-at-denver-international-0
Massachusetts
State public health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles in multiple locations
https://www.mass.gov/news/state-public-health-officials-alert-residents-about-potential-exposure-to-measles-in-multiple-locations-0
New Jersey
NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of New Potential Exposures from a Measles Case Who Traveled Through Newark Liberty International Airport, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines
https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2025/approved/20251226a.shtml
OSHA is introducing a Heat Standard “LAW” to help all workers.
They are asking for comments within the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) process and the airline industry should provide suggestions.
To read information about the law click here:
https://www.regulations.gov/document/OSHA-2021-0009-4761
To submit a comment please click here:
https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/OSHA-2021-0009-4761
The deadline to submit a comment is January 14, 2024!
When one of our IAM members’ son asked him to promise to always wear his seat belt, he could not image how soon that promise would save his life!
A primary goal of District 142 is for a safe and healthful work environment for its members. District 142 supports each member’s right and responsibility to work in a safe and healthful environment utilizing the proper safety equipment and work practices.
The District 142 Occupational Safety, Health, Security and Environmental Committee, through its network of Safety Coordinators and Local Safety Committees, will provide leadership in the following areas:
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
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).
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