Feature Articles
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September 21, 2021Now that kids are back to school in-person, families have many questions and concerns:
- What health and safety protections must my school district put in place?
- How can I know if my child’s school building is... read more
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September 16, 2021MassCOSH used our recent move to the VietAID Building (42 Charles St, Dorchester, MA 02122) to upgrade some technology we use in the office. One big change is that we have cut the cord to our phones and are now using an internet... read more
September 16, 2021While Hurricane Henri brought a near miss to Massachusetts, hurricane season runs through November 30, and its important workers mobilized to clean up after storms, our “second responders,” know about the potential hazards on the... read more
September 16, 2021MassCOSH is so incredibly proud of the Worker Center members who completed our month-long, comprehensive Leadership Training on how to organize for better working conditions. Our notable graduates include Adelaida C, Ana P, Edy M, ... read more
August 28, 2021Dear Governor Baker,
As public health and occupational health and safety experts, we are gravely concerned about the health and lives of workers in the Commonwealth, their families, and their communities in light of... read more
August 27, 2021With MassCOSH staff and many of its Worker Center members vaccinated, the Worker Center has recently resumed limited, in-person trainings for low-income and immigrant workers. On August 7, the Worker Center held its first in a... read more
August 27, 2021As schools set to reopen for the 2021-2022 school year, on July 30, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education lifted all health and safety requirements for the Commonwealth’s schools, replacing them with ... read more
August 27, 2021MassCOSH is very proud of the 22 young people who graduated from our Teens Lead @ Work summer programs on August 12. During their six weeks as paid staff, these young people learned about workers’ rights and led ... read more
August 27, 2021Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 has made thousands of workers in Massachusetts sick and likely resulted in hundreds of fatalities. MassCOSH has little doubt countless workers were unaware of their rights to paid sick time off and workers’ ... read more
August 27, 2021The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently issued updated guidance to help protect... read morePages