Programs

Workplace safety programs, training, and advocacy in Massachusetts

We work with workers, unions, youth, families, and school communities across Massachusetts—through education, leadership development, and advocacy—so people can build safer workplaces and stronger organizing.

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Quick answer

What programs does MassCOSH offer?

MassCOSH offers workplace safety training, youth leadership programs, worker advocacy support, and community-based education initiatives. These programs help workers understand their rights, prevent injuries, and build safer workplaces across Massachusetts.

Overview

Programs rooted in education, advocacy, and worker leadership

Programs meet people where they are—training, support, involvement, and leadership.

Worker education

rights, risks, protections

Youth leadership

safety knowledge, advocacy skills

Community advocacy

partnerships, safer jobs, protections, healthier communities

Our programs

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Three flagship areas—immigrant workers, teens lead at work, and training/TA.

Immigrant Worker Center

For immigrant workers

Builds the power of immigrant and workers of color to mobilize and organize for safe and healthy work conditions.

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Teens Lead at Work

For youth workers

Teens Lead at Work, a youth-led program, involves teens in educating their peers about their rights and engaging young people in organizing for safe working conditions.

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Training and Technical Assistance

For employers and worker groups

Keep workers healthy and safe by ensuring that each training is tailored to the hazards, conditions, and concerns of our participants and who can then develop strategies for addressing workplace hazards.

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Impact

How our programs create impact

Practical tools, trusted information, and opportunities to act in workplaces and communities.

Practical knowledge

Workers and community members get clear, actionable information on workplace safety, worker rights, and hazard prevention—so people can recognize risks and know what to do next.

Leadership growth

Training and organizing support help workers and young people build confidence to speak up at work, work with peers, and lead change in unions, schools, and neighborhoods across Massachusetts.

Community connection

MassCOSH connects people to advocacy networks, trusted resources, and collective action—so help isn’t a one-off fix but sustained community strength.

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Not sure where to start?

Whether you need support, training, or ways to get involved—here are clear next steps.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about what we offer, who can join, cost, and how to start—client should verify fees, schedules, and enrollment.

What programs does MassCOSH offer?

MassCOSH runs six flagship areas—union education and organizing, the Healthy Schools Initiative, the Immigrant Worker Center, Teens Lead at Work, Families of Fallen Workers Support Services, and Training and Technical Assistance—plus workplace safety training and worker advocacy that reaches people across Massachusetts. Each program page describes what it covers and who it is for.

Who can participate in MassCOSH programs?

It depends on the program. Offerings serve workers and unions, schools and educators, immigrant and low-wage workers, youth, families, and employers or worker groups seeking training—use each program’s Who it’s for lines, or Get Help if you are not sure where to start.

Are MassCOSH programs free?

Many workshops and community trainings are free or low-cost for workers; costs and eligibility vary by program and can change. Check the program page or Contact / Get Help for current fees and openings.

How do I enroll or register for a program?

Open the program you need from the Explore our programs section, then follow the instructions on that page. If you are unsure which program fits, Contact MassCOSH or use Get Help—staff can help you find the right training or support.

What types of workplace safety training does MassCOSH offer?

Offerings include hazard awareness, rights and prevention education, and technical assistance for employers and worker groups—topics and schedules vary by season. See the Training and Technical Assistance program page or Contact us for current options.

What is the difference between MassCOSH programs and MassCOSH events?

Programs are ongoing initiatives—training lines, advocacy, and support services. Events are date-specific trainings, memorials, and gatherings on the Events hub. Use Programs to understand long-term work; use Events to see what is coming up soon.

Does MassCOSH offer programs for immigrant workers?

Yes. The Immigrant Worker Center focuses on advocacy, Know Your Rights, and support for immigrant and low-wage workers. Services and languages offered vary—use the program page or Contact us for current capacity.

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Our team can help you find the right program, answer questions, and connect you with support.