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.

Injury and Illness Tracking Changes

 

New requirements for submitting workplace injury and illness information to OSHA go into effect Jan. 1.

Employers that meet certain size and industry criteria must provide 2023 injury and illness data between Jan. 2 and March 2, 2024.

Online aids, including new videos and a fact sheet, are available to help walk employers through the data submission process.

Safety am Health Resource Links

 

• 9 Tips to Protect Workers During the Holidays video
• Tips for Coping with Grief During the Holidays video
• Line Handling Safety fact sheet
• Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for General Industry and Maritime guide (Spanish)
• Exposure to Silica during Countertop Manufacturing, Finishing and Installation hazard alert (Spanish)

Protecting Tower Workers

 

OSHA renewed its national partnership with the Federal Communications Commission and the Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association so everyone in the tower erection industry can do their job without fear of injury.

Silica Exposure and Warehouse Hazards.

OSHA has enforcement and compliance initiatives to protect workers from silica exposure and warehouse hazards. Nearly 300 inspections were opened at warehouses and engineered stone fabrication and installation worksites. Small business employers covered by these initiatives can get free help to make sure they are in compliance.

Safety As a Core Value

 

Employers should make sure workers know their rights under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, including its anti-retaliation provisions.

Winter Weather Preparedness

 

Make sure workers have proper protection from cold stress and other winter weather hazards.

Benefits of Safety Helmets Versus Traditional Hard Hats

 

New helmets use advanced design, materials and protective features to protect a worker’s entire head. This new bulletin explains the benefits of safety helmets versus traditional hard hats