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Lawmakers, Cal/OSHA and unions press for stronger worker protections during LA wildfire cleanup
Summary
State lawmakers, union leaders and worker advocates on Wednesday urged expanded safety protections, training and long-term health monitoring as cleanup and rebuilding continue after the Los Angeles wildfires.
State lawmakers, union leaders and worker advocates on Wednesday urged expanded safety protections, worker training and long-term health monitoring as cleanup and rebuilding continue after the Los Angeles wildfires.
The hearing brought testimony from firefighters, labor unions, community organizations and state agencies about hazardous exposures, gaps in enforcement and the need to prioritize local workers in contracting. “We humbly ask your support in continuing to fund the California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program, which could tilt the odds just a little bit in our favor,” said Derek Erwin, an LA County firefighter and researcher, describing repeated, high-intensity exposures to carcinogens during recent urban conflagrations.
Why it matters: Witnesses said the debris- and ash-filled cleanup exposes firefighters,…
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