Friday, November 18, 2022

Holiday Workplace Safety

 Workers. Two men working in a warehouse, wearing reflective vests. A man and a woman loading a delivery truck. A man helping a woman in a retail establishment.

The holiday shopping season can put extra demands on workers in retail sales, delivery services and order fulfillment centers. Employers must ensure that all employees, including temporary and young workers, are trained to recognize and prevent job hazards. Workers may also feel additional stress from heavier workloads and longer hours. Employers should determine if they can make adjustments to reduce these stressors or provide coping and resiliency resources to help workers handle them.

Visit OSHA’s website for information and tools to help ensure that workers remain safe and healthy to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones

Safety and Health Resources

 Tablet showing OSHA publications page

new fact sheet provides information on protecting workers from exposure to monkeypox.

Hurricane Recovery

 OSHA workers in the field

OSHA is providing technical support and worker safety and health outreach in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ian.

Driving Safety

 

November 6-12 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®. Visit the campaign website for resources and download OSHA’s driver safety brochure.