Health & Safety is a paramount concern for the Transport Workers Union. It is the chief responsibility of the International’s Health & Safety Department (HSD) and the Health & Safety Task Force (HSTF).  The mission of the HSD and the HSTF is to empower Union Locals' leadership and safety activists to fight for workplaces free of hazards.  This site is designed to provide Locals with information, materials and other Department resources on the main issues that affect the health and wellbeing of TWU members.

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Health & Safety Task Force Team:

Ed Watt has served as the Director of Health and Safety for the Transport Workers Union of America since October of 2009, and Chair of the Health and Safety Task Force since December of 2008.In the role of Director he was charged with rebuilding the Health and Safety department at TWU. In his dual role, he is responsible for health and safety training, as well as providing resources to help safety officers and activists within the 114 Local unions. He represents TWU of America on Health and Safety matters at the AFL-CIO, National Safety Council, American Public Transportation Association, and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF). Mr. Watt began working for New York City Transit Authority in 1980. After serving in various union positions Mr. Watt was elected Financial Secretary-Treasurer in 2000. He held that position until 2009. His responsibilities in Local 100 included coordinating various health and safety research projects with a variety of institutions, including Cornell's Institute for Workplace Studies. He has a Masters Degree in Industrial and Labor Relations (MSILR) from Baruch/Cornell.

Mark Johnson is the Safety Chairman of Fleet Service and Chairman of the Benefits Committee for Local 513. He has been a member of the National Safety Council since 2000, and the Chairman of the Labor Division since October, 2009. Mark is also member of the ATD International Safety Committee (American Airlines System), a Shop Steward and prior Outstation Chairman.

Michael Conigliaro is Vice-President of Local 101. He is a member of the National Grid executive Health & Safety Committee and is also part of the National Grid Emergency Response team for all of Brooklyn & Queens in the New York territory.

Michael Massoni is the 1st Vice President and National Safety/Security Coordinator for Local 556. He is the leader of the Safety Team and the administrative director of the Local’s health and safety standing committee(s), working as a liaison between the Team Members, the Local Executive Board, Southwest Airlines and the Membership-at-large. Massoni’s leadership in the Local’s Health, Safety and Security program has given rise to inclusion in the following industry groups: Charter Member of the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (GCAQE); American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); Coalition of Flight Attendants; FAA Working Group on Fatigue and RTCA Special Committee 221 - Airplane Secondary Barriers and Alternate Flight Deck Security Procedures.