BE PREPARED FOR SEVERE WEATHER

 

PRIORITIZING MENTAL HEALTH

OSHA Acting Assistant Secretary Amanda Wood Laihow and Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling are bringing attention to the critical importance of mental health in every aspect of life, including the workplace. Their goal is to reduce the stigma around conversations of mental health at work, and support employers, workers, and their families, by highlighting resources that may help save lives.

HEALTH AND SAFETY EVENTS

 

September is Suicide Prevention Month and National Preparedness Month

September 21-27: National Farm Safety and Health Week

September 24: Confined Space – Focus on Rescue webinar

October 7: Work Zone Traffic Safety Planning webinar

CONFINED SPACE SAFETY

 

Many workplaces contain areas that are considered "confined spaces" because while they are not necessarily designed for people, they are large enough for workers to enter and perform certain... (Read more)

Useful Resources

 

• Safety in Semiconductor Manufacturing Fact Sheet (English)
• Revised Whistleblower Protection Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
• Protecting Personally Identifiable Information Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
• Workplace Violence Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)

Protecting Workers from Exploitation

 

Watch to learn how U and T visas can protect vulnerable workers who face serious workplace abuses, human trafficking, or other crimes.

Stopping Human Trafficking

 

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

Know the Facts About Bird Flu

 

Learn about avian influenza (bird flu) risks, transmission and symptoms, and proper use of personal protective equipment with OSHA's resources.