Safe working conditions are a major priority for the BCTGM. You have a right to go to work in the morning and return in the same shape you left. BCTGM members are faced with more different and severe hazards than almost any other worker: repetitive strain, back injuries, chemicals, confined spaces, machinery hazards, heat stress disorders, infectious diseases and a variety of other workplace hazards kill, injure, sicken and maim thousands of members every year. And many BCTGM members face these hazards doing jobs that most Americans don’t even want to think about.

This special BCTGM job safety and health website is designed to help all workers learn about their rights, to provide the latest job safety and health information and resources to union and nonunion workers, local union safety representatives and job safety and health professionals.

Ergonomics

Nearly 2 million workers are crippled and injured each year because of ergonomic hazards on the job. In 2001, Congress, with the support of the Bush administration repealed the nation's ergonomics standard. In 2002, the Bush administration replaced it with a plan for weak and voluntary employer guidelines. Find out more about the fight to protect workers from the biggest job safety hazard in America.

Workers Compensation

If you or someone you know is hurt on the job, what are your rights, what are you benefits and where can you get help? Workers' compensation laws differ from state-to-state. Learn about your state's laws and other information.

Solving Health & Safety Problems

Do you have a dangerous situation on the job that your employer won't correct? Do you want to find out if your employer is following safety and health laws? Do you need to contact OSHA, union safety and health experts or other job safety groups? Open the Safety and Health Toolbox and find many links to health and safety resources.

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