Feature Articles

  • July 12, 2013
    TL@W's in the House!

    Earlier this July, MassCOSH’s Teens Lead @ Work (TL@W) ballooned from a staff of eight peer leaders to an army of 16 young workers who will soon train hundreds of working 14-18 year olds on how to stay safe on the job. To assist... read more
  • July 09, 2013
    “I’m going to die out here today. It’s so hot.”

    MassCOSH reminded the media and the public after the recent heat wave that working outside during oppressive heat isn’t just uncomfortable for workers; it can be deadly.
     
    A Medford employee of the U.S. Postal Service... read more
  • July 01, 2013
    MassCOSH demands OSHA Protections for MA. State Employees

    On June 25, just four days after undergoing surgery for a neck injury caused by years of lifting patients at a state hospital, Martha McNamara, a nurse, asked the Massachusetts legislature to pass a law that would protect other... read more
  • July 01, 2013
    Dying for Work in Massachusetts: The Loss of Life and Limb in Massachusetts Workplaces

    Alfred Cabiya, 56, was working for Trico Welding setting up temporary office trailers when he and two of his co-workers became pinned between the massive objects. One worker was able to free himself on his own, another required the... read more
  • July 01, 2013
    Keeping the Movement Young and Healthy

    Letitia ‘Tish’ Davis is kind of a big deal. Few others can say they founded the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Occupational Surveillance Program, serving as its sole director since its inception in 1986. Nor can many say... read more
  • July 01, 2013
    The Art of Staying Safe on the Job

    On March 14, reporters, agency and legislative officials, proud parents and youth filled the State House Members Lounge, eager to meet the winners of the 3rd annual Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest. MassCOSH youth leader Justin... read more
  • July 01, 2013
    Workers Fallen, but not Forgotten

    According to the latest statistics, workers who lost their lives from occupational exposures and injuries in Massachusetts were nearly twice the number of people killed in car accidents in the Bay State. Yet, one would be hard... read more
  • April 08, 2013
    MassCOSH Peer Leaders, state officials announce teen worker safety award winners
    PRESS RELEASE
     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         

    Contact: Marcy Goldstein-Gelb, MassCOSH 617-642-... read more
  • April 01, 2013
    LEAPS 2013

    LEAPS is a FREE 3-day, 2-night conference held in the Boston area during April High School vacation week for teens throughout Eastern Massachusetts, who have an interest in health and safety in the workplace. Teens... read more
  • March 29, 2013
    Workers' Memorial Day Public Conmemoration

    MOURN for the Dead
    FIGHT for the Living

    Thursday, April 25, 2013
    12:00 – 1:15 PM
    In front of the State House
    24 Beacon Street, Boston

    (rain location , call 617-... read more

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