UCLA LOSH
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We improve health and safety conditions for workers in Southern California.
PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
To apply and view required qualifications, visit www.OHIPintern.org
Applications accepted thru Friday, January 31, 2025.
To apply and view required qualifications, visit www.OHIPintern.org
Applications accepted thru Friday, January 31, 2025.
December 18, 2025 at 11:44 PM
PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
To apply and view required qualifications, visit www.OHIPintern.org
Applications accepted thru Friday, January 31, 2025.
To apply and view required qualifications, visit www.OHIPintern.org
Applications accepted thru Friday, January 31, 2025.
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...
Please help us spread the word!
Click here to apply: jobs.ucla.edu/careers-home...
December 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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...
Please help us spread the word!
Click here to apply: jobs.ucla.edu/careers-home...
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 loshinfo@ucla.edu
December 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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 loshinfo@ucla.edu
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 loshinfo@ucla.edu
December 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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 loshinfo@ucla.edu
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
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.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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
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.
November 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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.
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.
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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.
¡APLICA HOY!: ¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la Academia de Liderazgo para Trabajadores Jóvenes (YWLA, sus siglas en inglés) 2026!
November 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
¡APLICA HOY!: ¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la Academia de Liderazgo para Trabajadores Jóvenes (YWLA, sus siglas en inglés) 2026!
APPLY TODAY!: Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA)!
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
APPLY TODAY!: Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA)!
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.
October 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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.
🚨 Ready to level up your safety leadership? Join the WOSH Specialist Course! 💪 @uclalosh.bsky.social+ @latradetechcollege + @socalcosh are training workers, unions & community leaders to take action for safer workplaces. Don’t wait—secure your spot today! 🔗 www.lattc.edu/guides/enrolling
October 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🚨 Ready to level up your safety leadership? Join the WOSH Specialist Course! 💪 @uclalosh.bsky.social+ @latradetechcollege + @socalcosh are training workers, unions & community leaders to take action for safer workplaces. Don’t wait—secure your spot today! 🔗 www.lattc.edu/guides/enrolling
Está preparado en el caso de un terremoto en el trabajo? El pasado jueves 16 de octubre fue el Día del Gran ShakeOut, un evento global donde personas de todo el mundo practican la seguridad en caso de terremotos. Ahora es el momento perfecto para evaluar que tan preparado está su lugar de trabajo.
October 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Está preparado en el caso de un terremoto en el trabajo? El pasado jueves 16 de octubre fue el Día del Gran ShakeOut, un evento global donde personas de todo el mundo practican la seguridad en caso de terremotos. Ahora es el momento perfecto para evaluar que tan preparado está su lugar de trabajo.
Are you prepared in the case of an earthquake at work? Last Thursday October 16 was the Great Shakeout - a global event where people practice earthquake safety. It's the perfect time to evaluate your workplace preparedness. Check out these tips on staying safe during an earthquake at work!
October 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Are you prepared in the case of an earthquake at work? Last Thursday October 16 was the Great Shakeout - a global event where people practice earthquake safety. It's the perfect time to evaluate your workplace preparedness. Check out these tips on staying safe during an earthquake at work!
October is Promotoras Month in CA! We’re celebrating Community Health Promotors and our time at Visión y Compromiso’s 23rd annual conference—sessions, panels, and a lively resource table. Thanks to all who stopped by and shared their commitment to worker health and safety!
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
October is Promotoras Month in CA! We’re celebrating Community Health Promotors and our time at Visión y Compromiso’s 23rd annual conference—sessions, panels, and a lively resource table. Thanks to all who stopped by and shared their commitment to worker health and safety!
Join our WOSH Specialist course! @uclalosh.bsky.social , @LATTC & @socalcosh offer a leadership class for workers & communities to learn hazard ID, root-cause analysis, Cal/OSHA rights & more. Info: loshinfo@ucla.edu
| Register: www.lattc.edu/guides/enrolling
| Register: www.lattc.edu/guides/enrolling
October 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Join our WOSH Specialist course! @uclalosh.bsky.social , @LATTC & @socalcosh offer a leadership class for workers & communities to learn hazard ID, root-cause analysis, Cal/OSHA rights & more. Info: loshinfo@ucla.edu
| Register: www.lattc.edu/guides/enrolling
| Register: www.lattc.edu/guides/enrolling
We mourn the loss of Kent Wong, a fierce advocate for workers and immigrants, a lifelong educator, mentor, and a trusted LOSH ally throughout his many years at the UCLA Labor Center.
October 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We mourn the loss of Kent Wong, a fierce advocate for workers and immigrants, a lifelong educator, mentor, and a trusted LOSH ally throughout his many years at the UCLA Labor Center.
¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la Academia de Liderazgo para Trabajadores Jóvenes (YWLA, sus siglas en inglés) 2026!
October 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la Academia de Liderazgo para Trabajadores Jóvenes (YWLA, sus siglas en inglés) 2026!
Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA)! @uclalosh.bsky.social and UC Berkeley LOHP invite you and any young members from your community to apply to our 3-day leadership training hosted at UCLA.
October 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA)! @uclalosh.bsky.social and UC Berkeley LOHP invite you and any young members from your community to apply to our 3-day leadership training hosted at UCLA.
🔵@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.
September 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
🔵@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.
Happy Labor Day to workers everywhere!
September 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Happy Labor Day to workers everywhere!
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/461l0NZ
Register here: bit.ly/461l0NZ
August 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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/461l0NZ
Register here: bit.ly/461l0NZ
Los síntomas de las enfermedades causadas por calor pueden manifestarse de diversas formas. Cuando un trabajador realiza trabajo físico en un ambiente cálido, cualquier síntoma inusual puede ser señal de sobrecalentamiento.
August 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Los síntomas de las enfermedades causadas por calor pueden manifestarse de diversas formas. Cuando un trabajador realiza trabajo físico en un ambiente cálido, cualquier síntoma inusual puede ser señal de sobrecalentamiento.
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. Learn more about heat illness symptoms and how to prevent heat-related illness here: www.99calor.org/_downloads/f...
August 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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. Learn more about heat illness symptoms and how to prevent heat-related illness here: www.99calor.org/_downloads/f...
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.
August 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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.
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. @californiadir.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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. @californiadir.bsky.social