USMWF strives to connect with families across the nation that were affected by a work incident, illness or disease across all industries. Each is eager to share the voice and face of lessons learned to prevent similar incidents from occurring.

To request a speaker at your upcoming safety conference/event go to our Special & Event page for more information. 

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Rena Harrington, USMWF Family Member and Board Member

Rena Harrington resides in Massachusetts and became an active volunteer for USMWF in 2019 after the loss of her son, Justin Harrington, 27 after working on the excavation of a basement when he became caught between the backhoe and an I-beams that had been supporting the house. She is working hard to turn her tragic, unexpected loss into something positive and has become the voice of our fallen workers.

She has gained awareness to the impact such a loss has on those that are left behind and has helped and discussed the best way to communicate with the families that were impacted by the occupational incident, illness or disease.

Rena has joined the cause and participated in Region 1 OSHA's New England Round Table Series on Safety, has spoken on USMWF's Striving for Safety Conference and also their Worker Memorial Ceremony, has been interviewed by NBC News on work place safety and testified at the Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development on a workplace safety bill and other important meetings and is ready to continue her efforts and help reach USMWF's mission