Chronic diseases are a serious and common issue, affecting six out of ten Americans. While they can’t be cured, they can often be controlled through ongoing medical care and lifestyle changes. The Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA) has a new publication, Chronic Disease: Understanding and Managing Your Health, to help you […] The post Chronic Disease: Understanding and Managing Your Health appeared first on LHSFNA.| LHSFNA
[This article was written by Joel Smith, President and Business Manager of LIUNA Minnesota & North Dakota and LIUNA Minnesota & North Dakota Director of Communications, Liz Xiong. This article was originally published on the LIUNA Minnesota & North Dakota website. For more on suicide prevention in Minnesota and North Dakota, visit liunaminnesota.org/hope. All LIUNA […] The post We’ve Got Your Back—Under the Hard Hat Too appeared first on LHSFNA.| LHSFNA
For more than 30 years, staff at the Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund of North America have advocated directly to Federal OSHA on behalf of LIUNA’s members and signatory contractors. Perhaps the most direct example of that is the collaborative partnership forged through OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). This committee, which […] The post DOL Changes Cost LIUNA a Seat at the Table appeared first on LHSFNA.| LHSFNA
The cost of insurance, prescription drugs and specialty visits can add up fast, causing a lot of financial stress for working people and their families. And without quality health insurance, the financial burden of a single diagnosis or injury can be debilitating. That’s why at the Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA), […] The post How the LHSFNA Champions Affordable Healthcare for Laborers appeared first on LHSFNA.| LHSFNA
You know that feeling of contentment and sense that all is right with the world? You can thank serotonin for that. Serotonin—sometimes called the “happy hormone”—plays a big role in your body, but most notably, it’s responsible for combating depression and boosting your mood. What Is Serotonin? Like dopamine, serotonin is a neurotransmitter that carries […] The post Serotonin: An Introduction to the “Happy Hormone” appeared first on LHSFNA.| LHSFNA
On their website, LIUNA signatory contractor PG Cutting Services promises every customer that they’ll deliver the “safest, most efficient, reliable and affordable” service possible. Positioning safety as their first promise says a lot about where their values lie. But for PG Cutting, a commitment to safety isn’t just about looking good or being compliant with […] The post Signatory Spotlight: PG Cutting Demonstrates Strong Commitment to Safety appeared first on LHSFNA.| LHSFNA
The LHSFNA’s LEAN LIUNA—Laborers Escaping Adversity Now—initiative is bringing the power of peer support directly to LIUNA members and their families. Built by Laborers, for Laborers, these programs help LIUNA members and their families: Our first article focused on Level 1 of LEAN LIUNA—gathering and distributing resources to members. This month, we’re taking a look […] The post LEAN LIUNA Level 2: Peer Support Groups appeared first on LHSFNA.| LHSFNA
LIUNA Organizing Director Steve Schwartz has been meditating for eight years and says it’s saved his life. We sat with him to talk about his experience with meditation. What led you to meditation? I started back in 2017, right after I became the Organizing Director for LIUNA. We had an administration in DC that was […] The post Demystifying Meditation with LIUNA Organizing Director Steve Schwartz appeared first on LHSFNA.| LHSFNA
Heat is a serious hazard for today’s outdoor workers. Every summer, temperatures seem to be creeping higher and creating more high-heat days. In construction, where workers are already performing physically demanding work for long hours, often while wearing respirators and other protective equipment, the risk for experiencing heat exhaustion and even heat stroke is very […] The post Federal Heat Hearings Offer Hope for Lifesaving Worker Protections appeared first on LHSFNA.| LHSFNA
A recent study spanning 20 years estimates that around 400,000 deaths in the United States are in some way attributable to lead exposure. Lead is a well-known, highly toxic heavy metal that can cause severe health problems for those exposed to it. Even low levels of lead exposure can result in damage to the brain, […] The post Future of Lead Prevention Murky Under New Administration appeared first on LHSFNA.| LHSFNA