May 31 is National Heat Awareness Day

OSHA and the National Weather Service will team up on May 31 to encourage employers and workers to recognize the warning signs for heat illness and keep workers safe. Every year, there are dozens of preventable worker deaths and thousands more workers become ill from extreme heat or humid conditions. Visit OSHA’s website for information on the agency’s Heat Illness Prevention Campaign, and the National Weather Service website for heat safety tips and resources.

OSHA Requests Information on Possible Updates to the Lockout/Tagout Standard

OSHA is requesting comments on a possible update to the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard. The agency is seeking information on how employers have been using control circuit devices and new risks of increased worker contact with robots. Comments must be submitted before August 18. Read the news release for more information.

#MySafeSummerJob Continues Through May 17

Join OSHA in raising awareness of ways to keep young workers safe at summer jobs. Slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of injury to young workers. Most are easily preventable – some by taking simple steps to clean up spills, move clutter out of walkways, and wear proper footwear. #MySafeSummerJob includes materials for use by any organization in helping spread the word about the safety and health of young workers.