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We improve health and safety conditions for workers in Southern California.
LOSH honored Workers’ Memorial Day with our communities at events hosted by SoCalCOSH and NDLON. We remember every worker injured or killed on the job and renew our commitment to ensuring every worker gets home safely. “Mourn the dead and fight for the living.”
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Ha pasado un año desde los incendios forestales de Los Ángeles de 2025, que afectaron a muchxs angelinxs y destruyeron numerosas viviendas. A continuación, le ofrecemos algunos consejos sobre cómo protegerse de la exposición al humo en el lugar de trabajo:
bit.ly/3FItXhm
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It's been a year since the LA wildfires of 2025 that impacted several Angelenos and destroyed many homes. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from smoke exposure in the workplace. Check out the full infographic here:
Bit.ly/3MvUxg6
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En colaboración con @esperanzachc, 21 participantes completaron nuestro curso WOSH como parte de su preparación para convertirse en Promotores de Salud. Gracias a nuestros invitados por fortalecer este espacio de aprendizaje y liderazgo colectivo. ¡Aquí hay algunos momentos juntos!
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13 days ago
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¡Únete a nosotros en este taller esencial sobre seguridad ante el calor! Con el aumento de las temperaturas, es fundamental comprender los riesgos y reconocer los signos de estrés del calor para garantizar un entorno laboral seguro y saludable.
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17 days ago
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Join us for this essential workshop on heat safety! As temperatures rise, it's essential to understand the risks and recognize the signs of heat stress to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Don’t miss the opportunity to acquire tools to protect yourself and your coworkers.
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Please join us for a FREE training for school-based staff responsible for employee safety and health, including HR, administration and/or maintenance and operations.
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Hoy celebramos el Día Internacional de lxs Trabajadorxs, también conocido como
#MayDay
. Esta festividad se originó a finales del siglo 19, cuando una federación nacional de sindicatos lanzó una campaña para establecer una jornada laboral de 8 horas para el 1 de mayo de 1886.
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Today we celebrate International Workers’ Day, also known as
#MayDay
. This holiday originated in the late nineteenth century when a national federation of unions launched a campaign to establish an 8-hour workday by May 1, 1886.
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Today, on Workers’ Memorial Day, we honor those who have lost their lives on the job. According to a report from
@aflcio.org
, 385 workers died each day from hazardous working conditions in 2023.
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Please join us for a FREE training for school-based staff responsible for employee safety and health, including HR, administration and/or maintenance and operations.
about 1 month ago
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Behind the rising popularity of quartz countertops is a growing worker health crisis: fabrication dust linked to severe silicosis is sickening countertop workers across the U.S.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/u...
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Quartz Cutters Are Falling Ill. Countertop Makers Want Protection From Congress.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/us/politics/quartz-countertops-silicosis-liability.html?unlocked_article_code=1.TlA._bRr.C4fPuGMpm7YB&smid=url-share
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We’re still not over the 2026 Young Worker Leadership Academy! Over 3 days, teens from across CA joined mentors and speakers to learn about workplace health & safety, advocate for young workers, and design projects they’ll bring back to their schools and communities. Thank you to our partners!
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En 2023, California reportó 472,500 lesiones y enfermedades relacionadas con el trabajo, y 439 muertes relacionadas con el trabajo. Sabemos que estas cifras probablemente estén subestimadas, ya que muchos casos no se reportan.
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In 2023, California reported 472,500 job-related injuries and illnesses and 439 job-related fatalities. We know these numbers are likely an undercount, as many cases go unreported. The most common injuries?
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3 months ago
CALLING ALL LABOR MOVEMENT RESEARCHERS! We are proud to announce the 2026 UCLA Strategic Labor Research Conference📢✊ 📅 August 7-9, 2026 📍 UCLA School of Public Affairs 📝 Applications open April 1, 2026 🔗 For more details and to join our mailing list for updates, visit:
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APPLY TODAY! We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to help oversee LOSH training initiatives designed to promote hazard awareness, injury and illness prevention, skills building, and leadership development among workers in Southern California.
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¿Por qué se enfoca en lxs trabajadores jóvenes? Son vitales en nuestra fuerza laboral, pero enfrentan mayor riesgo de lesiones por falta de capacitación y conocimiento de sus derechos. Aprende más en el reporte del Centro Laboral de UCLA, "California’s Future Clocked In".
tinyurl.com/cve8vbst
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Why focus on young workers? They’re vital to California’s workforce—but more likely to be injured due to limited training, hesitancy to speak up, and lack of rights awareness. Learn more in the UCLA Labor Center report, "California’s Future Clocked In". Find the report here:
tinyurl.com/cve8vbst
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APPLY TODAY! We’re looking for a Program Manager to lead the federally funded Western Region Universities Consortium (WRUC), focused on reducing exposure to occupational and environmental hazards. View the full job description and apply here:
bit.ly/4cLp0a8
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En California, todxs tenemos derechos en el trabajo, ¡aún si eres un jóven! Desliza a la izquierda para conocer qué tipos de protecciones tienes en el trabajo.
3 months ago
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In California, we all have rights at work–even if you’re young! Swipe to get to know what kind of protections you have while you’re on the job.
3 months ago
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En California, ¿quiénes son nuestros trabajadores jóvenes? ¡Échate una vista al primer segmento de nuestra serie para aprender más sobre la población de trabajadores jóvenes!
3 months ago
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Who are our young workers here in California? Check out the first segment of our series to learn more about our young worker population!
3 months ago
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UCLA LOSH invites you to participate in our upcoming virtual 8-hour HAZWOPER courses. Register today:
losh.ucla.edu/registration/
4 months ago
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4 months ago
From recovery to rebuilding, UCLA's Labor Occupational Safety and Health (LOSH) program trains workers how to stay safe on the job, supports advocacy organizations, and carries out research on the labor of wildfires and other climate disaster.
@uclalosh.bsky.social
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Del 1 de febrero al 30 de abril, la mayoría de lxs empleadores están obligadxs a publicar un resumen de todas las lesiones y enfermedades que ocurrieron en el lugar de trabajo durante el año anterior. En CA, el Formulario 300A de Cal/OSHA debe ser publicado en un lugar visible.
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It’s an important season for workplace injury reporting! From Feb to April, most employers are required to post a summary of injuries and illnesses that occurred at the workplace in the prior year. In CA, the Cal/OSHA Form 300A must be posted in a visible location.
4 months ago
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Compartimos los aspectos más destacados de nuestro boletín de invierno de 2025, publicado recientemente. Discruba las actividades de LOSH durante el último año. Encuentre el boletín completo aqui:
losh.ucla.edu/news-media/losh-winter-newsletter-2025
4 months ago
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We’re sharing highlights from our recently published 2025 Winter Newsletter. Learn what LOSH has been up to in the last year. Find the full newsletter here:
losh.ucla.edu/news-media/losh-winter-newsletter-2025
4 months ago
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One year ago, fires devastated communities across greater Los Angeles, taking lives, destroying homes, and displacing more than 150,000 people. 📰 Read LOSH’s latest blog post to learn more:
bit.ly/4q0eVcp
#UCLALOSH
#LAFires
#WorkerSafety
#UCLA
4 months ago
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PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! To apply and view required qualifications, visit
www.OHIPintern.org
Applications accepted thru Friday, January 31, 2025.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! Want your research to make a real impact? LOSH is hiring a Research Associate to support data-driven projects that help workers stay safe, healthy, and informed. Please help us spread the word! Click here to apply:
bit.ly/49B5cmD
4 months ago
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This month and always, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his lifelong commitment to justice, civil rights, and worker dignity.
4 months ago
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APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! Want your research to make a real impact? LOSH is hiring a Research Associate to support data-driven projects that help workers stay safe, healthy, and informed. Please help us spread the word! Click here to apply:
bit.ly/49B5cmD
4 months ago
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The 2012 Chevron Richmond refinery explosion sickened 15,000 residents and nearly killed 19 workers, but it also sparked change. 📰 Read LOSH’s latest blog post to learn more:
bit.ly/4pzqtmN
#UCLALOSH
#LaborHistory
#UCLA
4 months ago
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📢 Únase a nosotros en persona el 15 de enero de 2026 para escuchar a expertos sobre cómo los incendios de 2025 afectaron a lxs trabajadores que participaron en las labores de recuperación. 📍 UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center 🔗 Confirma su asistencia ahora en:
bit.ly/4jx09IR
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5 months ago
📢 Join us in-person on January 15th, 2026 to hear from experts on how the 2025 fires impacted the workers involved in recovery efforts. 📍 UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center 🔗 RSVP now at
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Ha pasado un año desde los incendios forestales de Los Ángeles de 2025, que afectaron a muchxs angelinxs y destruyeron numerosas viviendas. A continuación, le ofrecemos algunos consejos sobre cómo protegerse de la exposición al humo en el lugar de trabajo:
bit.ly/3FItXhm
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5 months ago
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It's been a year since the LA wildfires of 2025 that impacted several Angelenos and destroyed many homes. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from smoke exposure in the workplace. Check out the full infographic here:
Bit.ly/3MvUxg6
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5 months ago
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PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! To apply and view required qualifications, visit
www.OHIPintern.org
Applications accepted thru Friday, January 31, 2025.
5 months ago
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Want your research to make a real impact? LOSH is hiring a Research Associate to support data-driven projects that help workers stay safe, healthy, and informed. Please help us spread the word! Click here to apply:
jobs.ucla.edu/careers-home...
5 months ago
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Interested in promoting health & safety at work? Check out highlights from our latest WOSH Specialist course with @socalcosh at @latradetech! Big thanks to our guest speakers and partners. Want updates on the next open-enrollment course? Email
[email protected]
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6 months ago
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Interested in promoting health & safety at work? Check out highlights from our latest WOSH Specialist course with @socalcosh at @latradetech! Big thanks to our guest speakers and partners. Want updates on the next open-enrollment course? Email
[email protected]
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6 months ago
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The death of a 20-year-old welder in MN is giving renewed attention to concerns about gender-based violence in the trades. Amber Czech's story underscores the importance of addressing workplace violence and upholding accountability, workplace safety, and the dignity of all workers.
bit.ly/4rp9QfW
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Amber Czech was murdered at work. Tradeswomen say it could have happened to any of them.
The 20-year-old welder’s killing by her coworker has prompted women in trades across the country to speak out about the harassment they face and the protections they need.
https://bit.ly/4rp9QfW
6 months ago
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A partir del 1 de julio de 2025, la ley SB 1350 entró en efecto oficialmente. Esta nueva ley extiende las protecciones de Cal/OSHA a algunxs trabajadores domésticxs contratadxs por empresas como compañías de limpieza, agencias de cuidado a domicilio y empresas de jardinería y paisajismo residencial.
6 months ago
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As of July 1, 2025 SB 1350 is officially in effect. This new law extends Cal/OSHA protections to some domestic service workers hired by businesses such as house cleaning companies, homecare agencies, and residential landscaping and gardening companies.
6 months ago
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¡APLICA HOY!: ¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la Academia de Liderazgo para Trabajadores Jóvenes (YWLA, sus siglas en inglés) 2026!
7 months ago
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APPLY TODAY!: Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA)!
7 months ago
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LOSH wishes all the promotores in California a Happy Promotores Month! We can not do our work without the support and leadership Community Health Promotores offer. Thank you to all the promotores who spend their time in the community educating and advocating for safer, healthier workplaces.
7 months ago
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