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Occupational Health Watch Archive
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2024
- How Occupation Affects Respiratory Health - January
- California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Approves the Nation’s Strongest Occupational Lead Standards - March
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Construction Safety Stand-Downs - April
- May is Asthma Awareness Month: The cannabis industry emerges as a cause of Work-Related Asthma - May
- The Mental Health Crisis Facing Workers - June
2023
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New Silica Safety Resources - February
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Cal/OSHA Proposes New Occupational Lead Standards - March
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Workers Memorial Day: Remembering Workers Who Have Lost Their Lives at Work - April
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May is Asthma Awareness Month: Dangers of Mixing Chemicals - May
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How COVID-19 affected Workers’ Mental Health - New Publication - June
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New Silica Hazard Alert - August
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It’s hot! The Occupational Health Branch Begins Program to Track and Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses and Deaths - September
2022
- Protecting Workers from Occupational Hearing Loss - January
- Keeping Young Workers Safe on the Job - February
- Indoor Air Quality and Masking - March
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Construction Safety Stand-Downs - April
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Workers Memorial Day: A Time to Reflect and Protect- April
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Asthma Awareness Month: Spotlight on Diisocyanates and Work-Related Asthma - May
- New Long COVID and Workers Webpage - June
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Heat-Related Hazards - October
2021
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Fragrance Ingredients & Work-Related Asthma - January
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Two diseases. Two vaccines. Two ways to protect workers during COVID-19 - February
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Spring is here: Protect Outdoor Workers from Tick-Borne illness! - March
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Workers Memorial Day: A Time to Reflect and Protect - April
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New COVID-19 Educational Media for Workers - May
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Asthma-Safer Cleaning and Disinfecting Update - May
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Summer is Here: Protect Workers from Heat-Related Illness - June
- Summer is Here: Protect Workers from Sunburn and Skin Cancer - July
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COVID-19 or Valley fever? Get tested to know the difference! - August
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Protecting Workers from Wildfire Smoke - September
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Indoor Air at Work & COVID-19 - October
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Protect Workers from Influenza and COVID-19 - November
- Protect Older Workers from Falls this Holiday Season and Throughout the Year - December
2020
- How AB 685 Impacts California Employers and Workers - November/December
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Valley Fever still making California workers sick - October
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Protecting Workers from COVID-19 on the Job - September
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Asthma-Safer Cleaning and Disinfecting - May
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Workers Memorial Day: Honoring Lost Workers by Preventing Future Fatalities
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New law mandates Valley fever training
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New Video Highlights Teachers Using Microfiber for Asthma Prevention - February
- Preventable Injuries, Illnesses, & Fatalities Impact Thousands - January
2019
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Silicosis in Stone Fabrication Workers - November
Lead Hazards at Shooting Ranges - October - Protecting Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke - September
- Using Microfiber for Asthma-Safer Classrooms - August
- Valley Fever Is a Work-Related Illness - July
- Anesthetic Gas: A Risk for Veterinary Workers - June
- Work-Related Asthma in the ER - May
- Workers Memorial Day: A Time to Reflect & Protect - April
- Preventing Falls from Ladders - March
- Preventing Illness from Silica Dust - February
- New A-Z Index for CDPH Occ Health Resources - January
2018
- New Data on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - November
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Week - October
- Protecting Pool Workers from Chemical Injuries & Illnesses - September
- Preventing Injuries from Moving Heavy Materials - August
- Preventing Valley Fever in Construction Workers - July
- Insect-Related Risks to Outdoor Workers - June
- Work-Related Asthma Prevention Materials in Multiple Languages - May
- A Spotlight on Safety for Workers Memorial Day - April
- Preventing Illness from Pesticide Drift - March
- Workplace Emergency Plans - February
- Cannabis: Workplace Health and Safety - January
2017
- Wood Dust and Work-Related Asthma - December
- New Website Offers More Content - November
- Prevent Lead Exposure at Work - October
- New Video on Protecting Oil & Gas Workers - September
- Fragrances & Work-Related Asthma - August
- Outdoor Workers at Risk for Valley Fever - July
- Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses: Costly but Preventable - June
- Disinfectants Can Cause Asthma - May
- Spotlight on Skylight Falls for Workers Memorial Day - April
- Cancer Added to 1-Bromopropane Health Concerns – March
- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Serious and Preventable – February
- California Workers Still Exposed to Lead at Harmful Levels – January
2016
- Protecting Workers from On-the-Job Crashes – November
- Free Workplace Lead Resources for Prevention Week – October
- Preventing Zika Infection Among Workers – September
- August Is Valley Fever Awareness Month – July
- Mercury at Work: Old and New Hazards – June
- Cleaning with Microfiber: Avoiding Disinfectant Overuse in Schools – May
- Spotlight on Latinos for Workers’ Memorial Day – April
- Sudden Deaths Among Oil and Gas Extraction Workers – March
- Digital Story Highlights Dangers of Methylene Chloride-Containing Paint Strippers – February
- Nanomaterials in Construction and Other Jobs – January
2015
- Protecting Workers Who Recycle “e-Waste” – November
- Preventing Worker Drownings – August
- CA Safe Cosmetics Program a Resource for Salon Workers – July
- Safer Cockroach Control on Transit Vehicles – June
- Fragrances Can Cause or Trigger Work-Related Asthma – May
- Spotlight on Prevention (PDF) – April
- Preventing HIV Transmission in the Adult Film Industry – March
- New Cal/OSHA Hazard Language – February
- Using Videos to Reduce Work Injuries – January
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