Protecting Children

 

OSHA and the Wage and Hour Division are participating in a May 2 online presentation that will address the recent surge in child labor violations and what can be done to stop it.

Construction Safety

 

Register your stand-down event and find resources on how to prevent the leading cause of nonfatal injuries among construction workers.

Prevent Falls

 

Help us to eliminate fatal falls by joining workers and employers across the country May 6-10 in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

Driving Without Distraction

 

The top safe driving leaders recently discussed the need for worker training, defensive driving, the use of technologies to dissuade bad habits and employer policies banning the use of portable devices while driving. Watch the conversation.

 

Every year, on April 28, OSHA commemorates Workers Memorial Day, by remembering and honoring all workers who lost their lives on the job.

This year, OSHA is hosting multiple events leading up to Workers Memorial Day. Join us online or in person April 22-25 as we come together not only to honor those who have been lost or injured in the job, but to educate everyone about the importance of workplace safety to ultimately prevent future tragedy

Hazard Alert on Severe Injuries in the Food Processing Industry

The Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) has published a new OSHA Hazard Alert on Severe Injuries in the Food Processing Industry. This new Hazard Alert is for employers, contractors, staffing agencies, and employees in the food processing industry, including cleaning and maintenance shifts, to increase awareness and help ensure the industry is taking action to reduce the alarming number of serious preventable injuries.

Women Labor Leaders

 

OSHA Chief of Staff Emily Hargrove reflects on the women pioneers throughout our nation's history who have championed workplace safety, fair wages, and organized labor to uplift and improve conditions for all workers.

Make Safety a Core Value

 

Whether you run a small business or a large corporation, safety should be a priority in your workplace. No job should ever cost someone their life or their livelihood.

Safety Resources

 

• Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Poultry Processing
• As a Worker, You Have Rights- Magnet

Prevent Grain Handling Tragedies

 

Participate in this year's Stand Up 4 Grain Safety March 25-29 to bring attention to grain bin engulfment, combustible dust explosions and other grain handling hazards.

Black Women Labor Leaders

 

Black women such as Nannie Helen Burroughs have played a pivotal role in organizing and advocating for better working conditions for decades. Meet eight leaders who helped make life better for all of America's workers.

Walking the Talk

 

Managers and business owners can show their commitment to preventing job-related injuries and illnesses by conducting safety walkarounds to identify hazards, and communicating with workers about steps to mitigate them.

Proposed Rule to Expand Safety and Health Protections

OSHA is accepting public comments on its proposed rule to expand safety and health protections for firefighters, emergency medical service providers and technical search and rescue workers. Submit comments by May 6.

Safety Resource Links

 

• OSHA/NIOSH Protecting Workers Who Use Cleaning Chemicals InfoSheet
• Stand-Up For Grain Safety Poster
• Workplace Mental Health Fact Sheet
• Cleaning Chemicals and Your Health Poster
• Lifesaving Facilities in Marine Cargo Handling

Prevent Falls

 

Help eliminate fatal falls by joining workers and employers across the country May 6-10 in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls.

Course dates announced: Managing Fire-related Hazards in the Construction and General Industry

Rutgers School of Public Health - Center for Public Health Workforce Development is offering free "Managing Fire-related Hazards in the Construction and General Industry" training courses as part of the OSHA Susan Harwood Training. The trainer for these courses will be Michael Presutti.

The risk of fires is ever present in our work environment. In 2021, 107 workers were killed in work related fires and explosions. Employers are responsible for developing fire protection programs, educating workers on how to recognize fire hazards, and evacuating worker areas safely. This training will provide knowledge and skills for workers and employers to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control fire hazards in the workplace. The course will review NFPA and applicable construction and general industry standards.

Register online

Commitment to Electrical Workers

 

OSHA renewed its partnership with employers, unions and trade groups to protect workers in the electrical transmission and distribution industry.

Stopping Human Trafficking

 

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Learn how to recognize signs of forced labor and other forms of human trafficking and what you can do to help prevent these crimes.

Expanding Emergency Responder Protections

 

OSHA announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to update an existing standard and expand safety and health protections for firefighters, emergency medical service providers and technical search and rescue workers.

Injury and Illness Tracking

 

Employers that meet certain size and industry criteria must provide 2023 injury and illness data to OSHA by March 2. For more information on reporting requirements, click here.

Protecting Outdoor Workers from Winter Weather Hazards.

 

OSHA has resources to help froprotect outdoor workers m exposure to extreme cold, injuries during snow removal, slipping on ice and other winter weather hazards.

Emergency Response Rulemaking

OSHA announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to update an existing standard and expand safety and health protections for firefighters, emergency medical service providers and technical search and rescue workers. Learn more about the emergency response rulemaking.