Welcome to the Western Occupational & Environmental Medical Association
The Western Occupational & Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA) is a regional component of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and is dedicated to high-quality medical care and ethical principles governing the practice of occupational medicine.
Mission: The mission of the Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA), and of the Western Occupational Health Conference (WOHC), is to equitably promote and protect the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals at work and in their environment through education, engagement, leadership and advocacy. WOEMA advocates for health equity through justice, diversity and inclusion.
DONATE TO WOEMA!
Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the year.
So far we have raised $1,860 towards our $100,000 target! That‘s 2% of the total!
Scan the QR code to access our donations page and please give generously! Or click here.
Your donations will ensure the future of our organization.
Support the WOEMA Petition To Prohibit the Use of Engineered Stone Containing Crystalline Silica
WOEMA Submits Petition to Revise 8 CCR § 5204 (Occupational Exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica)
On December 12, 2025 WOEMA formally submitted a petition to the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to revise 8 CCR § 5204 (Occupational Exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica) to prohibit all fabrication and installation tasks on engineered stone that contains more than 1% crystalline silica. This action reflects WOEMA’s ongoing commitment to worker health and the prevention of serious occupational disease.
WOEMA has entered into an educational partnership with the Health Education for Latinos Program (HELP.) Click the image below for more information about HELP.
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING WOHC CONFERENCES:
WOHC 2026:
Sept. 24-26, 2026
Honolulu, Hawai’i
Welcome to the Western Occupational & Environmental Medical Association
The Western Occupational & Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA) is a regional component of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and is dedicated to high-quality medical care and ethical principles governing the practice of occupational medicine.
Mission: The mission of the Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA), and of the Western Occupational Health Conference (WOHC), is to equitably promote and protect the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals at work and in their environment through education, engagement, leadership and advocacy. WOEMA advocates for health equity through justice, diversity and inclusion.
DONATE TO WOEMA!
Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the year.
So far we have raised $1,860 towards our $100,000 target! That‘s 2% of the total!
Scan the QR code to access our donations page and please give generously! Or click here.
Your donations will ensure the future of our organization.
Support the WOEMA Petition To Prohibit the Use of Engineered Stone Containing Crystalline Silica
WOEMA Submits Petition to Revise 8 CCR § 5204 (Occupational Exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica)
On December 12, 2025 WOEMA formally submitted a petition to the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to revise 8 CCR § 5204 (Occupational Exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica) to prohibit all fabrication and installation tasks on engineered stone that contains more than 1% crystalline silica. This action reflects WOEMA’s ongoing commitment to worker health and the prevention of serious occupational disease.
WOEMA has entered into an educational partnership with the Health Education for Latinos Program (HELP.) Click the image below for more information about HELP.
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING WOHC CONFERENCES:
WOHC 2026:
Sept. 24-26, 2026
Honolulu, Hawai’i
OUTSTANDING CME
WOEMA provides quality accredited education for members and non-members alike across a wide spectrum of topics related to Occupational and Environmental Medicine, both online and in person.
JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION
Engaging with the world through a JEDI lens demonstrates how we value people in general. It is not only about our members feeling respected, but also about our patients feeling understood and safe.
WOHC - ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Each fall, WOEMA members come together for the Western Occupational Health Conference, or WOHC, offering accredited education, workplace site visits and outstanding networking and social opportunities. WOHC 2026 will be held Sept. 24-26, 2026 in Honolulu.
WOEMA COMMITTEES
WOEMA needs you! Enrich your connection to the OEM community by getting involved with one of our many WOEMA committees. Our organization is doing great work for our profession, our patients and our communities. With your help, we can do even more!
VISIT WOEMA'S SILICA MEDICAL EXAM PRACTITIONER ROSTER
WOEMA has launched an online roster of self-identified medical facilities offering silica surveillance exams. We will be adding to this roster as more facilities become available. Currently, the roster focuses on northern and southern California.
Welcome to the Western Occupational & Environmental Medical Association
The Western Occupational & Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA) is a regional component of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and is dedicated to high-quality medical care and ethical principles governing the practice of occupational medicine.
Mission: The mission of the Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA), and of the Western Occupational Health Conference (WOHC), is to equitably promote and protect the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals at work and in their environment through education, engagement, leadership and advocacy. WOEMA advocates for health equity through justice, diversity and inclusion.
DONATE TO WOEMA!
Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the year.
So far we have raised $1,860 towards our $100,000 target! That‘s 2% of the total!
Scan the QR code to access our donations page and please give generously! Or click here.
Your donations will ensure the future of our organization.
BREAKING NEWS! WOEMA Submits Petition to Revise 8 CCR § 5204 (Occupational Exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica)
Dear WOEMA Members,
We would like to share an important advocacy update on behalf of the Western Occupational and Environmental Medicine Association (WOEMA).
On December 12, 2025 WOEMA formally submitted a petition to the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to revise 8 CCR § 5204 (Occupational Exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica) to prohibit all fabrication and installation tasks on engineered stone that contains more than 1% crystalline silica. This action reflects WOEMA’s ongoing commitment to worker health and the prevention of serious occupational disease.
Our petition highlights the growing body of medical and public health evidence demonstrating the risks associated with engineered stone and the urgent need for regulatory action to protect workers in California. For those interested in reviewing our full petition letter, it is available by clicking here. We also encourage members to read this recent KQED article about the WOEMA petition
Thank you for your continued engagement and support of WOEMA’s advocacy efforts. We will keep you informed as this issue progresses.
Dear WOEMA Members,
We would like to share an important advocacy update on behalf of the Western Occupational and Environmental Medicine Association (WOEMA).
On December 12, 2025 WOEMA formally submitted a petition to the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to revise 8 CCR § 5204 (Occupational Exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica) to prohibit all fabrication and installation tasks on engineered stone that contains more than 1% crystalline silica. This action reflects WOEMA’s ongoing commitment to worker health and the prevention of serious occupational disease.
Our petition highlights the growing body of medical and public health evidence demonstrating the risks associated with engineered stone and the urgent need for regulatory action to protect workers in California. For those interested in reviewing our full petition letter, it is available by clicking here. We also encourage members to read this recent KQED article about the WOEMA petition
Thank you for your continued engagement and support of WOEMA’s advocacy efforts. We will keep you informed as this issue progresses.
WOEMA has entered into an educational partnership with the Health Education for Latinos Program (HELP.) Click the image below for more information about HELP.
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING WOHC CONFERENCES:
WOHC 2026:
Sept. 24-26, 2026
Honolulu, Hawai’i