Tag: workplace safety
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When 90°F Feels Like 110°F: The Hidden Heat Danger for Roofers, Landscapers and Outdoor Workers When 90°F Feels Like 110°F: The Hidden Heat Danger for Roofers, Landscapers and Outdoor Workers
Cover Story July 21, 2026

When 90°F Feels Like 110°F: The Hidden Heat Danger for Roofers, Landscapers and Outdoor Workers

Direct sunlight, hot pavement, roofing materials, and physical labor can make outdoor ... more

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California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges
California July 7, 2026

California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges

As California’s agricultural economy grows, farmworkers face rising risks from extreme heat, ... more

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Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk
Latinos June 28, 2026

Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk

A new UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute analysis finds the Lineage ... more

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They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs
Health May 19, 2026

They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs

Health officials warn that engineered stone countertops are fueling a fast-moving silicosis ... more

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