Thursday, October 26, 2023

Honoring Fallen Workers

 

The long-awaited Triangle Fire Memorial to the victims and legacy of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was dedicated October 11, 2023, at the site of the historic fire in New York City. This memorial is a reminder that the fight for workers' rights must continue.

Resources in English and Spanish

 Check Out These Resources in English and Spanish!

America's Diverse Workforce

 Información Rápida

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and subscribe to OSHA's Información Rápida newsletter.

Silica Safety Initiative

 Silica Safety Initiative / Iniciativa para la seguridad de la sílice

OSHA launched a new enforcement initiative to protect workers from silica exposure from engineered stone.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Preventing Suicide

 Preventing Suicide

During Suicide Prevention Month and all year long, we urge employers to create healthier workplaces by prioritizing mental health.

Safety Resources

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Spreading the Word About Heat

 Beat The Heat logo

OSHA announced the winners of its national "Beat the Heat" contest that challenged participants to share their best tools and resources for educating workers about the dangers of heat exposure.

Monday, August 21, 2023

U.S. Constitution & Amendments Workshop Course

 









The U.S. Constitution & Amendments Workshop course will held on September 18, 2023. 

Join Rutgers School of Public Health in celebrating Constitution Day 2023. The U.S. Constitution is one of the most influential legal documents in history. This living document has influenced many countries around the world develop their own model for government. As safety and health professionals, we've witnessed the impact the OSH Act has had on protecting the lives of America's workforce. This workshop is dedicated to reviewing the origins, influence, and impact of the U.S. Constitution. The facilitator for this workshop will be Michael Presutti.

This workshop is funded by OSHA through the Susan Harwood Program.
This course is Offered through Zoom Virtual Learning Platform

Click here for more information, and registration.

Safe + Sound Campaign New Videos


 







Three new videos (available with Spanish captioning) provide tips on reaching out to workers to support their mental health. They are part of our emphasis during this year's Safe + Sound Week (August 7-13) on the importance of addressing mental health as part of every workplace safety and health program.

Protect Workers From Heat


 






Employers have a duty to protect workers against heat hazards. A new OSHA Hazard Alert lays out employer responsibilities, worker rights, and OSHA's current heat enforcement efforts.