32BJ Statement On Rescued Window Washers

[Sherman A1]

New York, NY—“We are happy and relieved that our members Juan Lizama and Juan Lopez are safe and will be going home to their families tonight. We thank the FDNY and everyone who was involved in their rescue. The safety of our members is of paramount importance for our union. That is why we make sure that a rigorous safety protocol is followed on the job and that workers are offered the training they need to be safe every day and in the event of an accident,” said 32BJ President Héctor Figueroa.

32BJ SEIU represents 70,000 building service workers including about 600 window cleaners in New York City.

http://www.seiu32bj.org/press-releases/32bj-statement-on-rescued-window-washers/

[Smarmie Doofus]

1. Not to take a cheap shot, but how true can this possibly be?

>>>That is why we make sure that a rigorous safety protocol is followed on the job and that workers are offered the training they need to be safe every day and in the event of an accident,” said 32BJ President Héctor Figueroa. >>>>>

Glad they're ( now) safe and all, but............Huh?

[Hoppy]

2. I was safety manager for a recycling company.

It doesn't matter how important the safety instructions and regulations are, there will be violations because of expedience or the stuff isn't comfortable to wear. On the other side of the equation, equipment fails and people do make mistakes.

The simplest safety rule is, "If it looks stupid, don't do it."