OSHA and NIOSH remember 9/11
Washington — Worker safety agencies took time on Wednesday to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
OSHA posted “We remember” on its website, with a link to a YouTube video listing the names of everyone who died in the terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in New York City; the Pentagon in Arlington, VA; and the Flight 93 plane crash in Shanksville, PA.
NIOSH Director John Howard released the following statement:
Today as a nation, we reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001. It was a day of tragic national and personal loss, but also a day that displayed the strength and courage of those who were there. The National 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance is our chance to honor, in both memory and action, all those impacted and to strive for a future where recovery and healing is possible for all. The World Trade Center Health Program serves those affected by 9/11 and its aftermath. We are proud to provide quality health care to survivors and those who responded in New York City, the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA. Although the disaster took place 23 years ago, many are still dealing with resulting health issues.
We currently serve over 128,000 members, with over 81,000 members diagnosed with one or more certified WTC-related physical and mental health conditions. However, our work does not end here. Over 400,000 individuals are estimated to have been exposed to toxins or other hazards on 9/11. We remain dedicated to supporting our existing members, and we are eager to reach more survivors and responders deserving of care.
We also continue to spread awareness of the lasting health effects of 9/11 and share the inspiring stories of healing and resilience of the 9/11 community. We are pleased to announce the traveling version of the Health Effects of 9/11 exhibition will open at the Flight 93 National Memorial Learning Center in Shanksville, PA, later this fall. The digital version of the original museum exhibition can be viewed online.
If you or someone you know could benefit from the World Trade Center Health Program, please visit the How To Apply page or call us at (888) 982-4748.
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