Back in the late 1960s, the term “environmental health” hadn’t yet fully entered the science lexicon. The cities and towns along the south end of San Francisco Bay may have been best known for earthquakes and aerospace. But his early work on the health risks in the explosive growth of the computer industry may have made him the Steve Jobs of occupational health science in the Valley. LaDou passed away last November, but his legacy lives on through his groundbreaking research and advocacy of worker protection. In 1982, Ladou embarked on a series of ventures that put him on a collision course with the tech industry, helping run a residency program at the University of California, San Francisco.

Source: The Guardian February 06, 2024 10:56 UTC