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

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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.

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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.

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¡Este octubre, LOSH celebra a les promotores, quienes suelen considerarse el corazón de sus comunidades!

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

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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.

UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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.

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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.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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.

The Role of Day Laborers and Domestic Workers in LA’s Post-Fire Recovery | Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 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. Read LOSH's latest blog post to learn more: bit.ly/4cA4YPj

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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.

Employee Involvement: A Key Tenet of Worker Safety and Health | Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Employee involvement is a critical factor in workplace health and safety. Since 1989, when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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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 #FiredUp

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

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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. @californiadir.bsky.social

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

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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.

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

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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.

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

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.

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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.

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

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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.

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

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 #FiredUp

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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

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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.

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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 @nationalcosh.bsky.social ’s Fired Up!

Inscripción: Preparación ante emergencias para pequeñas empresas

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

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¡Gracias por su interés en nuestra capacitación gratuita de "Preparación ante emergencias para pequeñas empresas"! Detalles del curso: Fecha: martes 1ro de septiembre Hora: 5pm a 6:30pm Ubicación: Po...

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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

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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 @uclalosh.bsky.social

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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.

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Consulte los siguientes recursos para obtener más información sobre la prevención de las enfermedades por 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 #FiredUp

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

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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.

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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.

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

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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

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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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Consulte la guía y conozca más sobre sus derechos en el lugar de trabajo: bit.ly/45c1pup

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Nuestra nueva guía Protecciones contra enfermedades por calor para trabajadores en California explica las medidas que les empleadores deben tomar para garantizar la seguridad de les trabajadores, tanto en interiores como al aire libre, cuando suben las temperaturas.

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¿Sabía que les empleadores están obligades a proteger a les trabajadores de las enfermedades por calor?

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Check it out and learn more about your rights in the workplace: bit.ly/4wIdQtU

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Did you know that employers are required to protect workers from heat illness? Our new Heat Illness Protections for California Workers guide explains the steps employers must take to help keep both indoor and outdoor workers safe when temperatures rise.

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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.

Sarah is a long-time staff member at @uclalosh.bsky.social managing special projects and the lead coordinator overseeing the annual OHIP orientation. Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP)

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Recently, OHIP alum Sarah Jacobs (2007) reflected on her internship experience and shared encouragement and advice for the 2026 cohort as they wrap up their summer research projects.

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with worker organizations and the workers who are the most affected by workplace hazards.

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