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.