Worker Safety

Safe Waste Disposal Around Bears And Former Head Of Mine Safety Talks Cuts, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, working to safely dispose of trash as West Virginia’s black bear population bounces back and former head of the Mine Safety and Health Administration discusses impact of recent cuts.

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Capito: 'We're Going To Keep Pounding This Drum' On NIOSH Cuts

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says she’s still working on permanently reinstating some federal workers in Morgantown. Capito says she’s pleased that at least some staff at the National Institute o...

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NIOSH Workers Impacted By Government Cuts Rally In Morgantown

Scientists say they want to get back to work, and fear their firing will endanger workers across the country.

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NIOSH Cuts A Matter Of Life Or Death For Workers, Scientist Says

Two weeks ago, almost all the workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety (NIOSH) and Health offices in Morgantown woke up to notifications that they were out of a job.  The cuts are part of a sweeping reduction in force at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as across the federal government in general.

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