Motor Vehicle Safety Programs

Every employer whose workers drive on the job should have a comprehensive motor vehicle safety program. The program should provide clear policies, promote safe driving, and ensure that vehicles are maintained in a safe condition.

LOHP - Labor Occupational Health Program

4 days ago

For many years the CA Domestic Workers Coalition has been fighting to remove the exclusion of household domestic workers and day laborers from labor law and ensure they have the same basic health and safety protections that other workers enjoy.In 2021 Cal/OSHA established a committee—mandated by SB321—made up of employers, workers (nannies, house cleaners, caregivers, day laborers), advocates, and health and safety experts to develop voluntary guidelines on health and safety and policy recommendations to strengthen the health and safety protections of household workers. LOHP was chosen to facilitate that process.Kimberly Alvarenga, the director at @cadomesticworkers said that giving workers information about health and safety helps build power over the long term.“It’s how we organize,” she said. “We want to make sure workers feel empowered going into a job and that their labor is being honored and respected.” Alvarenga said she wants workers to know that “someone's got their back. And when they do take that risk—that there's an organization there ready to support them.”The domestic workers who were a part of that committee weren't always comfortable speaking about their experiences. But because of the table LOHP set, Alvarenga said, they were able to do it. “I’ve heard from many of them about how that experience was life defining and has played a role in their own leadership as women.”With LOHP’s support and leadership, the committee’s work resulted in the first in the nation voluntary industry guidelines for people who employ domestic workers. The guidelines outline best practices to prevent injury and illness. The committee also produced a policy report with strategies that would protect the health and safety of domestic workers and day laborers. In 2024, Governor Newsom signed a bill that finally extends health and safety protections to a portion of these workers—more than 175,000 who are hired by agencies. #Safejobstogether #LOHP50 #HealthAndSafety #LOHP50 #HealthAndSafety #myhealthmydignity 📷@joycexiphotography ... See MoreSee Less

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LOHP - Labor Occupational Health Program

1 week ago

Thank you for coming to our Social Justice and Worker Health class and sharing your experiences advocating for stronger health and safety protections for workers!Berkeley, CA: This month, WSRJB laundry division leader, Bertha Servin was invited to present at UC Berkeley. She focused on her experience advocating for indoor heat standards implementation in CA and the campaign to improve health and safety at industrial laundries. Panel members at UC Berkeley’s Social Justice and Worker Health Class also included Mujeres Unidas They discussed labor and community campaigns to promote and protect worker health and safety through legislation. Look out in 2025 for more on our campaign! ... See MoreSee Less

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LOHP - Labor Occupational Health Program

2 weeks ago

This week, we're feeling especially grateful for the strength of our movement. And grateful to all of you who stand with us in the fight for safe jobs, healthy lives and justice for workers. Thanks to all of you who helped us celebrate our 50th anniversary!As we mobilize for 2025 and beyond, LOHP’s commitment to protecting workers and immigrant and BIPOC communities is unwavering. We stand in solidarity with all of you for this fight to come, and for the ongoing work of our movement towards the vision of a world where all workers are safe, healthy and have jobs that are dignified and just. 📷@joycexiphotography#safejobstogether #lohp50 ... See MoreSee Less

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