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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 3h

Extreme heat is a preventable workplace hazard. Watch this new FERN video featuring National COSH’s Jessica E. Martinez and worker leader Trina David on why workers need enforceable heat protections and what’s at stake if Congress blocks a national standard. youtube.com/shorts/b5EOJ... #HeatSafety

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This "heat safety" bill would block heat safety rules

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

592 silicosis cases. 65 lung transplants. 31 deaths among California engineered stone workers, 2019–June 2026. California’s proposed response. Read more; comments close Sept. 30: nationalcosh.org/news/blog/ca...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Help prevent silicosis among engineered stone workers. Cal/OSHA seeks comments on a draft emergency rule by Sept. 30. Review the proposal: www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/doshreg... Send written comments to RS@dir.ca.gov

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

California proposes a ban on fabricating engineered stone with more than 1% crystalline silica. Workers need protection from silicosis. Read National COSH’s new blog; public comments close Sept. 30: nationalcosh.org/news/blog/ca...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

During #ClimateWeekNYC, NYC workers shared how extreme heat affects airport, warehouse, cafeteria, delivery and construction jobs. With Deputy Mayor Julie Su, workers made clear: heat policy must be shaped by those who face the danger. #FiredUp @32bjseiu.bsky.social @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Tomorrow in NYC: Airport, warehouse, cafeteria, delivery and construction workers will join Deputy Mayor Julie Su to discuss protections from extreme heat. Sept. 22 | 2–3:30 p.m. ET 32BJ SEIU, 25 W. 18th St. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... @juliesulabor.bsky.social @32bjseiu.bsky.social

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

After a 35-foot fall, construction worker Michael Wagner spent years fighting for workers’ comp, health care and disability benefits. His story exposes a safety net that failed an injured worker. Content warning: suicide. Call or text 988 for help. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/o... @nytimes.com

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Opinion | The $15,000 Settlement That Destroyed My Father’s Life

A 35-foot fall didn’t kill Michael Wagner. The nearly 18-year failure of the safety net did. Before he died, he recorded 694 videos explaining how.

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Black lung and silicosis are incurable, but preventable. Workers are getting sick younger as industries challenge stronger silica protections. Workers need prevention and enforcement, not excuses. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... @theguardian.com

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We know how to prevent black lung, so why are workers still dying?

Silicosis sufferers are getting younger as Trump and the coal mining industry push back on protections

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Engineered stone is giving workers incurable silicosis. More than 600 linked cases and 35 deaths have been identified in California. Now a bill in Congress could shield manufacturers from workers’ lawsuits. No countertop is worth a life. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

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‘Death Sentences’: Crafting America’s Favorite Countertops Is Killing Workers

Hundreds of workers who’ve contracted silicosis are suing the artificial stone industry for billions. While California weighs a ban on fabricating the product, the manufacturers’ defenders in Congress...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Junior has worked in the heat for 30+ years. His message: Workers need water, rest, shade, proper equipment, and strong heat protections. Last Saturday, Beyond the Bars spoke with dozens of construction workers and completed 16+ surveys. www.nationalcosh.org 🔥 Heat Stops Here. #FiredUp

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Worker education builds worker power. 🔥 On Aug. 27, the Mississippi Workers’ Center for Human Rights held a heat safety training using National COSH’s Fired Up! toolkit. Workers learned their rights and how to prevent heat illness. nationalcosh.org

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Six agricultural workers died from toxic gas exposure in a confined space at a Colorado dairy farm. Their deaths were devastating—and preventable. Latino USA examines farmworker safety, fear and accountability. Listen: www.latinousa.org/2026/09/04/t...

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To Live and Die as a Colorado Farmworker - Latino USA

On August 20th 2025, six workers died from toxic gas exposure at a dairy farm called Prospect Valley Dairy in...

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Labor Notes @labornotes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Workers around the country experienced brutal heat this summer, and yet U.S. employers still face no national heat safety regulation! The good news is that where workers have fought for and won heat safety regulations, they work: labornotes.org/2026/08/will...

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Will Republicans in Congress Torch OSHA’s Heat Standard?

Workers around the country experienced brutal heat this summer, with July the hottest month on record. It’s creating a safety crisis on the job, as workers report severe nausea, dizziness, exhaustion,...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Workers need enforceable protections from extreme heat, not political roadblocks. A new @labornotes.bsky.social tes.org article highlights National COSH’s call for water, rest, shade, training and protection from retaliation. Read: labornotes.org/2026/08/will...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our hearts are full of gratitude. 💛 Together, we reached 95% of our $35,000 goal! Only $1,800 remains. Every gift fuels worker leadership and the fight for true Safety for All. Help us finish strong: default.salsalabs.org/T6ee49328-ce...

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The safety and wellbeing of workers is central to the struggle for labor rights. We are proud to be a sponsor of the @nationalcosh.bsky.social. Join us at NCOSH's virtual gala tomorrow!

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today is the day! 🎉 Our heartfelt thanks to every organization and individual sponsoring Defending Safety for All in Dangerous Times. Your support fuels our movement for safe and healthy workplaces. There’s still time to join us: nationalcosh.org/news/events/...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for a live musical performance by Jordan Michael Bridges! 🎶 Jordan is an artist, advocate, and Organizing Director at NOWCRJ, the newest National COSH affiliate. Tickets, sponsorships, and donations: nationalcosh.org/news/events/...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Meet tomorrow’s host, Jora Trang! ✊🏾 Jora is Co-Executive Director of Worksafe and a longtime COSH leader who has helped strengthen worker protections across California. Join us September 2. Tickets, sponsorships, and donations: nationalcosh.org/news/events/... @worksafeoak.bsky.social

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Meet panelist Martha Ojeda, Executive Director of Fe y Justicia Worker Center. For decades, she has organized alongside immigrant workers to strengthen leadership, safety, and justice. Join us September 2. Tickets, sponsorships, and donations: nationalcosh.org/news/events/...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Meet panelist Kimetra Lewis, president of NALC Branch 132 in Dallas. Her fight for safe working conditions is deeply personal after her branch lost members to extreme heat on the job. Join us September 2. Tickets, sponsorships, and donations: nationalcosh.org/news/events/...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Meet panelist Freddy Pierre, an organizer with Beyond the Bars, National COSH Board member, and WeRise! graduate. Join us September 2 to hear how Freddy builds worker power through dignity and collective action. Tickets, sponsorships, and donations: nationalcosh.org/news/events/...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

“These records are not just paperwork.” National COSH’s Jessica E. Martinez spoke with Reuters about its investigation into Taylor Farms’ workplace injury reporting. Accurate OSHA injury data helps identify hazards, prevent injuries and hold employers accountable. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Welcome to the COSH Network, New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice! 🎉 Led by Black and immigrant workers, NOWCRJ builds worker power for safer workplaces, dignified work and racial justice. We’re proud to organize together! nowcrj.org

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Only 9 days to go! 🎉 Join National COSH on September 2 for Defending Safety for All in Dangerous Times, a virtual evening of music, solidarity, and worker power. Buy tickets, sponsor, or donate: nationalcosh.org/news/events/...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Arizona workers demonstrated what it takes to labor for hours in extreme heat, and why an enforceable statewide heat standard cannot wait. Water, cooling, shade and rest save lives. Part of National COSH’s #FiredUp week. 🎥 Created by Arizona AANHPI for Equality.

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

California has identified 631 worker silicosis cases, up from 31 in 2019. At least 31 workers have died and 65 have needed lung transplants. This incurable disease is preventable. No countertop is worth a worker’s life. nypost.com/2026/08/14/h...

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Skyrocketing number of Californians stricken with incurable disease tied to common kitchen item: study

Nearly all of the victims have been men, with about half of them in Los Angeles County, the report said. Their median age is 52.

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A year-long NJ.com investigation exposes serious workplace hazards in New Jersey’s industrial laundry industry. The story highlights Cooperative Laundry, named to National COSH’s 2025 Dirty Dozen, and features New Labor and workers speaking out about unsafe conditions. 👉 www.nj.com/hudson/2026/...

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Get the latest New Jersey local news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking updates on NJ.com

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Esta semana nos unimos a trabajadores de todo el país para participar en ¡La Semana Nacional de Acción contra el Calor Fired Up! de @nationalcosh.bsky.social , para ayudar a les trabajadores a protegerse del calor extremo.

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Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Esta semana nos unimos a trabajadores de todo el país para participar en ¡La Semana Nacional de Acción contra el Calor Fired Up! de @nationalcosh.bsky.social, para ayudar a les trabajadores a protegerse del calor extremo.

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Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Hundreds of workers die from heat exposure every year. Postal carrier Eugene Gates Jr. was one of them. Workers need enforceable protections guaranteeing water, shade, rest and training. No one should die for a paycheck. Read via The New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/b...

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Heat Kills Hundreds of Workers Each Year. A Postal Carrier Was One. (Gift Article)

About half a dozen states explicitly protect workers from excessive heat. And some others, like Texas, prevent local governments from passing their own laws.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Acompáñenos a aprender sobre como podemos protegernos contra las enfermedades por calor en el trabajo. Además, cubriremos estrategias de prevención que se pueden tomar a nivel individual y las leyes estatales de California que protegen a las personas trabajadoras.

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🔥 The #FiredUp National Week of Heat Action is here! From Aug. 10–16, workers and allies across the country are taking action for stronger workplace heat protections. 📍 Find events and take action: nationalcosh.org/news/events/... #HeatJustice #WorkerSafety

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We’re joining workers across the country to participate in @nationalcosh.bsky.social ’s Fired Up! National Week of Heat Action to help workers protect themselves from extreme heat.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Nos unimos a les trabajadores de todo el país para participar en ¡La Semana Nacional de Acción contra el Calor Fired Up! de @nationalcosh.bsky.social para ayudar a les trabajadores a protegerse del calor extremo.

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WorkLife Law @worklifelaw.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Visit our website to learn about the kinds of changes you can ask for, how to talk to your boss about it, and more! pregnantatwork.org/Heat-Hazards... This resource was created by WorkLife Law and @nationalcosh.bsky.social.

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

“Your organs can’t adapt that fast. The conditions changed.” The New York Times features Trina David, a National COSH We Rise! worker leader, and Oscar Londoño of WeCount! speaking out about workplace heat dangers. Workers need strong protections now: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/c...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join National COSH's Fired Up! National Week of Heat Action (Aug. 10–16)! Planning a worker training, rally, outreach event, committee meeting, or another local action? Submit your event and we'll help amplify it nationwide. 🔗 nationalcosh.org/news/events/... #FiredUp #HeatJustice

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

“Workers can’t adapt their organs, but the state can adapt its standards.” State Affairs features We Rise! fellow Trina David and Agave Community Threads advocate Jazmin Moreno Dominguez demanding enforceable heat protections in Arizona. Read: pro.stateaffairs.com/az/environme...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📅 Save the date: September 2! Join National COSH for Defending Safety for All in Dangerous Times, a virtual evening of solidarity, music, and commitment to worker safety. Tickets, sponsorships, and donations: nationalcosh.org/news/events/...

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🚨 Congress is moving to block OSHA’s proposed federal heat standard, putting protections for 36 million workers at risk. Sign the coalition letter opposing H.R. 6213 by July 20: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Stand with workers. Act now. #FiredUp #HeatJustice @publiccitizen.bsky.social

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Wildfire smoke is making the air hazardous across parts of the Great Lakes and the East Coast. Workers deserve protection from dangerous smoke exposure. Learn your rights and download National COSH's free alert: nationalcosh.org/Wildfire-Smoke

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🔥 Save the Date! Aug. 10 - 16 is the Fired Up! National Week of Action for Heat Justice. Host a training, organize an event, submit it to National COSH, and download the FREE Heat Organizing Toolkit to help protect workers from extreme heat. 🔗 Learn more at nationalcosh.org #FiredUp #HeatJustice

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🚨 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

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Wildfire smoke is a workplace hazard. As fires worsen across the Rocky Mountain West, we mourn the workers lost this season and call for stronger protections. 👉Learn your rights and download National COSH’s Wildfire Smoke Alert: nationalcosh.org/Wildfire-Smoke

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Do you know where your houseplants come from? Costa Farms was included in National COSH’s Dirty Dozen 2024 for putting workers and communities at risk by failing to eliminate known, preventable hazards. Stand with nursery workers and sign the petition: actionnetwork.org/letters/cost...

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