The Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP) is dedicated to helping graduate and undergraduate students explore the field of occupational safety and health through the experiences and perspectives of those most affected by workplace hazards: workers.

¡Todavía hay tiempo para registrarse! Únase a nuestra capacitación virtual en español sobre Programas de Prevención de Lesiones y Enfermedades para Pequeñas Empresas, el martes 11 de agosto, de 9 a.m. a 12 p.m. Regístrese: tinyurl.com/uuedj63j

There’s still time to register! Join our virtual Introduction to Injury & Illness Prevention Programs for Small Businesses training (English) on Tue., July 28, 9am–12pm. Learn Cal/OSHA IIPP basics and workplace safety best practices. Register: tinyurl.com/mpn9arpp

🚨 Silica Dust Can Kill. Workers cutting, grinding, polishing, installing, or cleaning engineered stone may be breathing dangerous silica dust that can cause silicosis—an incurable lung disease. 📥 Download & share the new Worker Alert: nationalcosh.org/resources/wo... #WorkerSafety #Silicosis

🚨 ¡El polvo de sílice puede matar! Si trabajas cortando, puliendo o instalando piedra artificial, podrías estar respirando polvo de sílice peligroso. 📥 Descarga y comparte el nuevo Aviso a Trabajadores: nationalcosh.org/es/recursos/... #Silicosis #PolvoDeSílice #SeguridadLaboral

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. ➡️ Register here: bit.ly/4vksKFc

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! We're looking for a WRUC Program Specialist to join our team. View the full job description and apply here: bit.ly/4vtaDOc

Archivos de OSH: Entre 1930 y 1931, cerca de 3,000 trabajadores excavaron el túnel de Hawk’s Nest, cerca de Gauley Bridge, en Virginia Occidental.

OSH Archives: Between 1930 and 1931, nearly 3,000 workers drilled the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel near Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. As they worked 10-to-15-hour shifts, many were exposed to extremely high levels of silica dust without adequate protections.

🦺 @uclalosh.bsky.social is proud to participate in the Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP), which is dedicated to helping graduate and undergraduate students learn about the field of occupational safety and health from those with the most at stake: working people.

Silicosis is a serious, incurable lung disease caused by breathing silica dust. A new article from @us.theconversation.com examines the health risks of engineered stone countertops & California's efforts to strengthen worker protections. #SilicosisAwarenessMonth theconversation.com/quartz-count...

APPLY TODAY! We’re looking for a WRUC Program Specialist to support LOSH staff in course coordination, training activities, and development of education materials under our hazmat and environmental health worker training grant. View the full job description and apply here: bit.ly/4vtaDOc

Los síntomas de las enfermedades causadas por calor pueden manifestarse de diversas formas. Cuando une trabajadore realiza trabajo físico en un ambiente cálido, cualquier síntoma inusual puede ser señal de sobrecalentamiento. Si experimenta alguno de estos síntomas, busque atención médica.

Heat-illness symptoms can show up in a variety of ways. When a worker is performing physical labor in a warm environment, any unusual symptom can be a sign of overheating. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention.

¿Trabaja en ambientes calurosos en interiores? El año pasado, California implementó la norma de Prevención de Enfermedades Causadas por el Calor en Lugares Interiores para proteger a les empleades que trabajan en interiores de la exposición peligrosa al calor.

Working indoors in the heat? Last year California implemented an Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard to protect employees working indoors from dangerous heat exposure.

In California, employers must take steps to protect outdoor workers from heat illness with water, shade/rest, and training. Employers must also have a written prevention plan that is available at all outdoor worksites and in a language that workers can understand.

En California, lxs empleadorxs tienen que tomar pasos para proteger a trabajadorxs al aire libre contra las enfermedades del calor con agua, sombra/descanso, y capacitación.

June is Silicosis Awareness Month in Los Angeles County. Silicosis is an incurable occupational lung disease caused by inhaling crystalline silica, a common mineral in sand, stone, and other kinds of rocks.

Junio es el mes de la concienciación sobre la silicosis en el Condado de Los Ángeles. La silicosis es una enfermedad pulmonar ocupacional incurable causada por la inhalación de sílice cristalina, un mineral común en la arena, la piedra y otros tipos de rocas.

¿Sabía que el calor extremo mata a más personas que todos los otros eventos climáticos combinados? Desafortunadamente, es cierto - el calor puede matar y las personas trabajadoras están en riesgo. Sin embargo, sabemos que las enfermedades por calor se pueden prevenir.

Did you know that extreme heat kills more people than all other weather-related events combined? Unfortunately, its true - heat can kill and workers are at risk. Yet we know these heat-related deaths are preventable.

Last week, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board took the first step towards banning artificial stone countertop fabrication, marking a critical step in protecting workers from silicosis, an incurable lung and potentially fatal lung disease caused by exposure to silica dust. www.kqed.org/news/1208491...

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.”

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

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

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!

¡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. bit.ly/4nlcYYD

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. bit.ly/4uG3CJm

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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!

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.

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?

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: bit.ly/slrc-email

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.

¿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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

Who are our young workers here in California? Check out the first segment of our series to learn more about our young worker population!

UCLA LOSH invites you to participate in our upcoming virtual 8-hour HAZWOPER courses. Register today: losh.ucla.edu/registration/

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!