UPS Driver Killed by Falling Tree Branch

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Brownair.net

Auburn, IN – Todd Alber of Ft. Wayne, IN was tragically killed August 9,2011 while driving his United Parcel Service delivery vehicle in Auburn, IN.  Indiana News Center reports police say high winds in the area contributed to this devastating event.

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United Parcel Service Driver’s Final Ride In Style

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Brownair.net

Crystal Lake, IL – Jeff Hornagold was a UPS driver that passed away in 2008 of lung cancer.  I’m proud to say that someone at UPS had the authority and compassion of honoring a good man with his final ride in a UPS Package Car.  This gives hope that higher up in the company there is a human element that cares about the people that work for this great company that is woven into the American fabric.

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NIOSH HHE United Parcel Service, Latham, New York, September, 1978

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Brownair.net

Latham, NY – The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)  performed a Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) at United Parcel Service in Latham, NY in 1978. Continue reading →

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NIOSH HHE Overview

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Brownair.net

Here is a quick video overview of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Health Hazard Evaluation program. Continue reading →

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United Parcel Service position on AEDs and NIOSH HHE

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Brownair.net

Livonia MI – Yesterday I met with a health and safety supervisor who I had wrote to regarding the implementation of Automatic External Defibrillators, or AED, at United Parcel Service and request for UPS to invite the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, or NIOSH, to perform a Health Hazard Evaluation, or HHE. Continue reading →

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United Parcel Service Driver Improving Customer Relations

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Brownair.net
Miniature UPS Driver

Miniature UPS Driver

What an excellent customer relationship this United Parcel Service driver has with people (and dogs!) on his route! UPS service providers are the face of UPS and the company is WELL RECEIVED in the community because of them.  Yet the troubling fact is with the “New Technology” UPS employs on the vehicles, a report would have Continue reading →

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NIOSH HHE & AED Request and Subsequent Discipline by United Parcel Service

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Brownair.net

Livonia, MI – Thank you for all of your support and comments here and especially on our facebook.com/brownairnet. I can’t tell you enough how much it means to all of us to get REAL safety measures and improvements for our health at United Parcel Service. Continue reading →

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United Parcel Service Should Take A Lesson From The New Leaders

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Brownair.net

Atlanta, GA – United Parcel Service has provided a good living for many people for over a century. Unfortunately over the 100 years, and millions of employees, human compassion and dignity has taken a back seat to fear, intimidation, and earnings per share. Continue reading →

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Another Reason MIOSHA Repeal Is A Bad Deal

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Brownair.net

Lansing, MI – How long should it take for a response from the Federal OSHA? Is 8 months and counting too long, or just right?  This is another reason why Michigan OSHA, or MIOSHA should not be repealed as State Senator Mark Jansen (R) has proposed in Senate Bill 0014. Continue reading →

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Quick Poll

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Brownair.net

Survey GuyThank you for visiting, please take a moment to answer 4 simple questions regarding your health. No personal data is collected or linked to this survey. Continue reading →

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What Does Jack Kevorkian, Rick Snyder, and Mark Jansen All Have In Common?

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Brownair.net

Lansing, MI – They believe that more carbon monoxide is better to get the job done.

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MIOSHA Whistleblower Settlement Joseph Sikora vs United Parcel Service

Posted on April 23, 2011 by W. Reuther

Livonia, MI – The following whistleblower allegation was brought against United Parcel Service by an automotive mechanic that works for United Parcel Service in Livonia, MI. Continue reading →

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Senator Mark Jansen Endangering Michigan Worker

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Brownair.net

Gaines Township, MI – Michigan Senator Mark Jansen (R) District 28, has introduced bill SB 0014 that calls for the elimination of the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Act (MIOSHA). Continue reading →

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Why Doesn’t United Parcel Service Protect Pregnant Employees?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Brownair.net

Livonia, MI – If you follow along at http://facebook.com/brownairnet I received a comment about inhaling fumes from “jet fuel blast”, and if being pregnant while inhaling said air contaminants was dangerous. Continue reading →

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HQ vs Hub “Sick Day” Challenge

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Brownair.net

How often have you heard, “If you don’t like it, QUIT”?

If everyone who sought change for the better from their employers simply found other employment, there would have never been positive change (ie overtime laws, employer Continue reading →

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