UCLA Labor Occupational Safety and Health (LOSH) Program

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UCLA Labor Occupational Safety and Health (LOSH) Program We improve health and safety conditions for workers in Southern California. LOSH is part of UCLA’s Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE).

LOSH provides bi-lingual (English-Spanish) occupational health and safety education programs. We also teach UCLA courses; research the conditions of immigrant, low-wage and young workers who are disproportionately impacted by job hazards; and provide input into public policies to improve worker health and safety. Founded in 1978, LOSH is a strong presence in Southern California. We have ties to local and international labor unions, community groups, schools, local and state governmental agencies, and community health providers.

Wildfire smoke protection training for workers goes beyond simply listing standards and requirements. We recently facili...
10/02/2026

Wildfire smoke protection training for workers goes beyond simply listing standards and requirements. We recently facilitated a Wildfire Smoke Protection at Work training with GRID Alternatives and their cohort of participants who are preparing to enter the solar panel installation industry. Together we tried breathing exercises, hands-on activities and recent wildfire case studies to understand the priceless value of healthy lungs and strong workplace prevention plans. We look forward to the next collaboration, GRID LA!
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Capacitaciones sobre la protección contra el humo de incendios forestales para trabajadores van más allá que simplemente nombrar normas y requisitos. Facilitamos recientemente una capacitación sobre la protección contra el humo de incendios forestales en el trabajo con GRID Alternatives y su cohorte de participantes quienes se están preparando para entrar a la industria de instalación de paneles solares. Juntos ensayamos ejercicios de respiración, actividades activas, y estudios de casos de incendios forestales recientes para entender lo invaluable que son los pulmones saludables y planes fuertes de prevención para el lugar de trabajo. ¡Esperamos una colaboración futura, GRID LA!

¡Este octubre, LOSH celebra a les promotores, quienes suelen considerarse el corazón de sus comunidades! A través de su ...
10/01/2026

¡Este octubre, LOSH celebra a les promotores, quienes suelen considerarse el corazón de sus comunidades! A través de su conocimiento, liderazgo, y dedicación, les promotores ayudan a conectar a las comunidades con educación, información, y recursos para promover su bienestar. Su trabajo se basa en la confianza y la conexión.

Les promotores desempeñan un rol importante en la salud y seguridad laboral, ayudando a que la información sea accesible, fortaleciendo la confianza dentro de las comunidades y aportando los conocimientos y experiencias comunitarios a los programas de salud y seguridad.

¡Gracias a todos les promotores por el trabajo que realizan cada día para apoyar, educar, y fortalecer a nuestras comunidades trabajadoras!

This October, LOSH celebrates promotores, who are often considered the heart of their communities! Through their knowled...
10/01/2026

This October, LOSH celebrates promotores, who are often considered the heart of their communities! Through their knowledge, leadership, and dedication, promotores help connect communities with education, information, and resources to promote their wellbeing. Their work is rooted in trust and connection.

Promotores play an important role in worker health and safety, helping make information accessible, building trust within the communities, and bringing community knowledge and experiences to health and safety programs.

Thank you to all the promotores for the work you do every day to support, educate, and strengthen our working communities!

In the aftermath of the devastating January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires, homeowners and contractors hired day labo...
09/09/2026

In the aftermath of the devastating January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires, homeowners and contractors hired day laborers and domestic workers to engage in cleanup and recovery efforts. Many of these workers faced serious hazards including toxic ash and debris, unstable structures, sharp objects, and extreme heat while lacking adequate personal protective equipment and training. Approximately 68% of workers reported adverse health effects while over one-third (37.6%) reported injuries, highlighting the need for stronger protection, training, and enforcement for workers who play a vital yet often overlooked role in disaster recovery.

Read LOSH's latest blog post to learn more: bit.ly/4cA4YPj

08/31/2026

A principios de este verano, completamos un curso de Especialistas de Salud y Seguridad Laboral en colaboración con Pomona Economic Opportunity Center y su grupo tenaz de trabajadoras del hogar con quienes cubrimos temas como la identificación de peligros, derechos laborales, y prevención de violencia laboral. A pesar de los retos persistentes en su industria, estas participantes continúan identificando maneras ingeniosas de aplicar estrategias y herramientas de salud y seguridad en sus lugares de trabajo.

Muchas gracias a PEOC por la oportunidad de colaborar con sus miembras y esperamos colaboraciones futuras.
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Earlier this summer, we completed a Worker Occupational Safety & Health Specialist course in collaboration with Pomona Economic Opportunity Center and their tenacious group of domestic workers where we covered topics ranging from hazard identification, workers’ rights and workplace violence prevention. Despite facing persistent challenges in their industry, these participants continue to identify innovative ways to apply health and safety strategies and tools to their workplaces.

We extend our thanks to PEOC for the opportunity to collaborate with their members, and we look forward to future collaborations.

Employee involvement is a critical factor in workplace health and safety. Since 1989, when the Occupational Safety and H...
08/20/2026

Employee involvement is a critical factor in workplace health and safety. Since 1989, when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) instituted guidelines encouraging employers to involve employees directly in health and safety efforts, employee involvement has proven essential in identifying and controlling hazards, protecting workers’ health, preventing disasters, and building safety programs that work.

Read LOSH’s latest blog post to learn more: bit.ly/4xBOMVz

Es cierto. Cada año, el calor extremo cobra más vidas que todos los demás fenómenos meteorológicos extremos combinados. ...
08/13/2026

Es cierto. Cada año, el calor extremo cobra más vidas que todos los demás fenómenos meteorológicos extremos combinados. Además, afecta de manera desproporcionada a las comunidades vulnerables.

Esta semana nos unimos a trabajadores de todo el país para participar en ¡La Semana Nacional de Acción contra el Calor Fired Up! de National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, para ayudar a les trabajadores a protegerse del calor extremo.

En California, les empleadores tienen que tomar pasos para proteger a trabajadores al aire libre contra las enfermedades del calor con agua, sombra/descanso, y capacitación. Les empleadores también deben tener un plan de prevención escrito que esté disponible en todos los lugares de trabajo al aire libre y en un idioma que les trabajadores puedan entender. State of California Department of Industrial Relations

Consulte los siguientes recursos para obtener más información sobre la prevención de enfermedades causadas por el calor:

- dir.ca.gov/dosh/heatillnessinfo.html
- 99calor.org/english.html
- losh.ucla.edu/protecting-workers-from-extreme-heat
- losh.ucla.edu/resources-2/fact-sheets

It’s true. Each year extreme heat claims more lives than all other extreme weather events combined. It also disproportio...
08/13/2026

It’s true. Each year extreme heat claims more lives than all other extreme weather events combined. It also disproportionately affects vulnerable communities.

This week we’re joining workers across the country to participate in the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health ’s Fired Up! National Week of Heat Action to help workers protect themselves from extreme heat. 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. State of California Department of Industrial Relations

Check out the following resources to learn more about heat illness prevention:

- dir.ca.gov/dosh/heatillnessinfo.html
- 99calor.org/english.html
- losh.ucla.edu/protecting-workers-from-extreme-heat
- losh.ucla.edu/resources-2/fact-sheets

Por favor acompáñenos a aprender sobre cómo podemos preparar nuestras pequeñas empresas ante emergencias en el trabajo. ...
08/13/2026

Por favor acompáñenos a aprender sobre cómo podemos preparar nuestras pequeñas empresas ante emergencias en el trabajo. Además, se cubrirán los requisitos esenciales de un plan de acción en caso de emergencias. Únase a nuestra capacitación virtual el martes, 1ro de septiembre de 5:00pm a 6:30pm.

Para inscribirse, por favor complete nuestro formulario:
tinyurl.com/PrepEmpresas26

08/11/2026

Interns have completed another successful round of the Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP), which is a a unique opportunity dedicated to helping graduate and undergraduate students across the U.S. explore the field of occupational safety and health by working collaboratively with worker organizations and the workers who are the most affected by workplace hazards. As we close out the OHIP summer, alum Eric Tu (2019) reflected on his internship experience and shared encouragement and advice for the 2026 cohort as they finalize their summer research projects. Eric is currently the HAZMAT Education Coordinator at the UCLA Labor Occupational Safety and Health (LOSH) Program

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