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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 6d

This program is designed to build young worker leaders and advocates for workers’ rights. Apply Here: youngworkers.org/ywla/ before Dec 1, 2025!
#YWLA #YWLA2026

Young Worker Leadership Academy - YOUNGWORKERS.ORG

The Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA) is an all-expense paid, 3-day leadership training for teens on workplace safety, rights, and responsibilities. YWLA’s mission is to build youth leaders and a...

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 6d

Este programa está diseñado para formar jóvenes trabajadores líderes y defensorxs de los derechos laborales. Aplica aquí: youngworkers.org/ywla/ antes del 1 de diciembre de 2025. #YWLA #YWLA2026

Young Worker Leadership Academy - YOUNGWORKERS.ORG

The Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA) is an all-expense paid, 3-day leadership training for teens on workplace safety, rights, and responsibilities. YWLA’s mission is to build youth leaders and a...

youngworkers.org

UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 6d

@uclalosh.bsky.social y UC Berkeley LOHP te invitan a ti y a cualquier joven miembrx de tu comunidad a aplicar a nuestra capacitación de liderazgo de 3 días en UCLA.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 6d

¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la Academia de Liderazgo para Trabajadores Jóvenes (YWLA, sus siglas en inglés) 2026!

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks to our partners for supporting this event: National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, @idepsca.bsky.social, CA Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, Black Women For Wellness, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Southern California Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health

UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 16d

Once again, this year, we were proud to host the national OHIP Orientation for an amazing group of OHIP interns for 3 days at UCLA!

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · 16d

🔵@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.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day to workers everywhere!

UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 26

Obtenga más información sobre los síntomas de las enfermedades causadas por calor y cómo prevenirlas aquí: www.99calor.org/_downloads/f...

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 26

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.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 26

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...

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

Cal/OSHA recommends the guidance, educational materials, model programs, and other resources that are provided below, be reviewed with an employer's existing procedures to ensure that workers are protected.

dir.ca.gov

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 22

Lxs empleadorxs 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 lxs trabajadorxs puedan entender. ‪‪‪@californiadir.bsky.social‬

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

Cal/OSHA recommends the guidance, educational materials, model programs, and other resources that are provided below, be reviewed with an employer's existing procedures to ensure that workers are protected.

dir.ca.gov

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 22

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.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources

Cal/OSHA recommends the guidance, educational materials, model programs, and other resources that are provided below, be reviewed with an employer's existing procedures to ensure that workers are protected.

dir.ca.gov

UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 22

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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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 19

- Proporcionar capacitaciones sobre la prevención de enfermedades causadas por el calor.
- Proporcionar ayuda de emergencia cuando sea necesario.

🔗 Obtenga más información aqui: dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/Indoor-Heat-Employees-fs.pdf

dir.ca.gov

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 19

- Ofrecer zonas de descanso para refrescarse.
- Monitorizar la temperatura interior y controlar las altas temperaturas.
- Observar atentamente a los nuevos empleados.
- Supervisar a todos los empleados durante las olas de calor.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 19

La norma se aplica a la mayoría de los lugares de trabajo de California donde las temperaturas interiores alcanzan los 82 °F o más.

Bajo esta ley, la mayoría de los empleadores están obligados a hacer lo siguiente:

- Proporcionar agua potable fresca, gratuita.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 19

Esto significa que quienes trabajan en espacios interiores como almacenes, cocinas, fábricas, camiones de comida, lavanderías y fundiciones, que durante mucho tiempo han sido vulnerables a las enfermedades causadas por el calor, ahora tienen más protecciones.

dir.ca.gov

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 19

¿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 los empleados que trabajan en interiores de la exposición peligrosa al calor.

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UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 19

- Watch new employees more closely
- Monitor all employees during heat waves
- Provide trainings on heat illness prevention
- Provide emergency aid when needed

🔗 Learn more at dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/Indoor-Heat-Employees-fs.pdf

dir.ca.gov

UCLA LOSH @uclalosh.bsky.social · Aug 19

Under this law, most employers are required to do the following:

- Provide cool drinking water, free of charge
- Offer cool-down areas
- Monitor indoor heat and control high temps

dir.ca.gov

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