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OSHA National News Release
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National News Release 06-1241-NAT
Date: July 19, 2006
Contact: Suzy Bohnert
Phone: (202) 693-1898
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced new radio and television public service announcements (PSAs) urging employees to work safe. The PSAs, to be unveiled tomorrow, feature former New York Red Bulls soccer star Giovanni Savarese.
The 30-second and 15-second television PSAs in English and Spanish feature Venezuelan-native Savarese, the all-time leading scorer for Major League Soccer's Red Bulls. The PSA provides information on how to contact OSHA about issues related to workplace safety and health through its Web site and a toll-free number.
PSA filming took place at Giants Stadium at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., home for the Red Bulls. Savarese, now retired, is the team's director of youth soccer and player development.
Thirty-second and 15-second radio PSAs in English and Spanish are also available for downloading from OSHA's Web site at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/spanish/savarese_spanish_psa.html
The video announcements will be posted to the same address on OSHA's Web site. In addition, a satellite feed for the new PSA has been scheduled for the following:
(Note to CS and Fox stations: This news package is available for your convenience on CBS Newspath and Fox NewsEdge at the following times: CBS Newspath - 12:30 p.m. EST, Fox NewsEdge - 2:30 p.m. EST.)
U.S. Labor Department news releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this release will be made available in alternative format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call 202-693-7773 or TTY 202-693-7755.
Date: July 19, 2006
Contact: Suzy Bohnert
Phone: (202) 693-1898
OSHA Promotes Workplace Safety In New Public Service Announcements
Former Red Bulls Soccer Star Giovanni Savarese Featured in Announcement
Former Red Bulls Soccer Star Giovanni Savarese Featured in Announcement
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced new radio and television public service announcements (PSAs) urging employees to work safe. The PSAs, to be unveiled tomorrow, feature former New York Red Bulls soccer star Giovanni Savarese.
The 30-second and 15-second television PSAs in English and Spanish feature Venezuelan-native Savarese, the all-time leading scorer for Major League Soccer's Red Bulls. The PSA provides information on how to contact OSHA about issues related to workplace safety and health through its Web site and a toll-free number.
PSA filming took place at Giants Stadium at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., home for the Red Bulls. Savarese, now retired, is the team's director of youth soccer and player development.
Thirty-second and 15-second radio PSAs in English and Spanish are also available for downloading from OSHA's Web site at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/spanish/savarese_spanish_psa.html
The video announcements will be posted to the same address on OSHA's Web site. In addition, a satellite feed for the new PSA has been scheduled for the following:
| Date: | Thursday, July 20, 2006 |
| Time: | 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EST (fed in rotation) 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST (fed in rotation) |
| Coordinates: | C-Band: IA (formerly TELSTAR) 5 (C) TRANSPONDER 19/AUDIO 6.2 & 6.8 |
| DL FREQ: | 4080 (V) |
(Note to CS and Fox stations: This news package is available for your convenience on CBS Newspath and Fox NewsEdge at the following times: CBS Newspath - 12:30 p.m. EST, Fox NewsEdge - 2:30 p.m. EST.)
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U.S. Labor Department news releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this release will be made available in alternative format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call 202-693-7773 or TTY 202-693-7755.