Washington — Worker security companies took time on Wednesday to remember the lives misplaced on Sept. 11, 2001.
OSHA posted “We remember” on its web site, with a hyperlink to a YouTube video itemizing the names of everybody who died within the terrorist assaults in opposition to the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in New York City; the Pentagon in Arlington, VA; and the Flight 93 airplane crash in Shanksville, PA.
NIOSH Director John Howard launched the next assertion:
Today as a nation, we mirror on the occasions of Sept. 11, 2001. It was a day of tragic nationwide and private loss, but in addition a day that displayed the energy and braveness of those that have been there. The National 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance is our probability to honor, in each reminiscence and motion, all these impacted and to try for a future the place restoration and therapeutic is feasible for all. The World Trade Center Health Program serves these affected by 9/11 and its aftermath. We are proud to supply high quality well being care to survivors and those that responded in New York City, the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA. Although the catastrophe came about 23 years in the past, many are nonetheless coping with ensuing well being points.
We at the moment serve over 128,000 members, with over 81,000 members recognized with a number of licensed WTC-related bodily and psychological well being situations. However, our work doesn’t finish right here. Over 400,000 people are estimated to have been uncovered to toxins or different hazards on 9/11. We stay devoted to supporting our current members, and we’re keen to achieve extra survivors and responders deserving of care.
We additionally proceed to unfold consciousness of the lasting well being results of 9/11 and share the inspiring tales of therapeutic and resilience of the 9/11 neighborhood. We are happy to announce the touring model of the Health Effects of 9/11 exhibition will open on the Flight 93 National Memorial Learning Center in Shanksville, PA, later this fall. The digital model of the unique museum exhibition might be considered on-line.
If you or somebody you already know may gain advantage from the World Trade Center Health Program, please go to the How To Apply web page or name us at (888) 982-4748.
