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may 23 - 26 MARICE,
® Paces.
Revised Curriculum Q) Coneta nic - MT
® exee #2
intro
® Describe activities of H-M HSTP
problems
-through our work with the N¥ District Council we have seen dramatic improvements
in the awareness of the hazards of asbestos and actions taken by individuals trained
~~ Surveyed workers 6 months after the training and found that the awareness program did
have an effect on worker’s behavior
--for example, 50% warned other workers on the job about the hazards of asbestos and
45% said they showered immediately upon getting home to reduce the risk of exposure t
their families
vie ‘you accept this danger or risk as a part of the job; this “acceptance” unfortunately eae |
breeds complacency uv f
sa empha tat lth there isan |
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@ this training i
[expose youRSeLe
Be A god 0 eat |
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Title
Revised Curriculum for Carpenter's Training
Description
This sheet, annotated by an instructor at Hunter College's Center for Environmental and Occupational Health (COEH), offers the breakdown of an introduction prepared for a carpenters' training course in the Spring of 1991. The purpose of the training was to help prevent workplace injuries by discussing some of the myths surrounding accidents within the trade and ways in which to prevent them.
The Center's work with the carpenters comprised just one group out of many with which they worked with over the years. Officially founded in 1990, the COEH spent decades dedicating itself to promoting community and workplace health throughout the New York area. It offered courses on topics ranging from asthma to ergonomics for unions, neighborhood groups, public employees, and others.
The Center's work with the carpenters comprised just one group out of many with which they worked with over the years. Officially founded in 1990, the COEH spent decades dedicating itself to promoting community and workplace health throughout the New York area. It offered courses on topics ranging from asthma to ergonomics for unions, neighborhood groups, public employees, and others.
Contributor
Kotelchuck, David
Creator
Center for Environmental and Occupational Health at Hunter College
Date
April 1991
Language
English
Rights
Creative Commons CDHA
Source
Center for Environmental and Occupational Health at Hunter College
Original Format
Curricular Material
Center for Environmental and Occupational Health at Hunter College. Letter. 1991. “Revised Curriculum for Carpenter’s Training”, 1991, CUNY DIGITAL HISTORY ARCHIVE, accessed March 10, 2026, https://stephenz.tailc22a4b.ts.net/s/cdha/item/1200