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.

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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.