Heat Illness Prevention

 

OSHA has new infographics (in English and Spanish) on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat illness and what to do to treat them.

COVID-19 Enforcement

 

• Revised enforcement instructions better target those most at risk for COVID-19 exposure.
• New compliance directive provides inspection and enforcement procedures for the Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard.
• The public comment period for the ETS was extended until August 20.

Sting and Bite Prevention

 

A new fact sheet helps to protect outdoor workers from allergic reactions to insects.

Heat Illness Prevention

 

OSHA has new public service announcements and infographics (in English and Spanish) to help get the word out on keeping workers safe in the heat.

Safe & Sound Week

 

The Center for Public Health Workforce Development is celebrating Safe & Sound week by offering the OSHA 7300: Understanding OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Space Standard course on August 10, 2021. There is no registration fee to attend this course.

Check on Safety Challenge

Finding and fixing hazards is a core element of a workplace safety and health program. A systematic find and fix approach is an ongoing process that helps better identify and control sources of potential injuries and illnesses. This includes establishing procedures to collect and review information about known or potential hazards in the workplace, investigating the root cause of those hazards, and prioritizing hazard controls.

Learn how to keep workers safe by finding and fixing hazards in your workplace. Take the Check on Safety Challenge! Complete the items on the checklist, earn your challenge coin, then share the results in your workplace or on social media using #SafeAndSoundAtWork and #CheckOnSafety.

 

OSHA’s 10 Ways to Get Your Safety and Health Program Started

 

Implementing a complete safety and health program takes time. OSHA’s 10 Ways to Get Your Program Started Graphics  provide simple steps you can take to get your workplace safety and health program started, and to move your business forward to prevent injuries and illnesses. Download the images and share them on social media using #SafeAndSoundAtWork.

Keep Workers Safe in the Heat

 

Employers should create plans to protect both indoor and outdoor workers from developing heat-related illnesses. OSHA has resources to help keep workers safe.

Safety Resource

 

A new bulletin provides instruction on how to safely construct and secure job-made boxes for lifting workers and materials.

Emergency Temporary Standard

 

OSHA has issued an emergency temporary standard that requires employers to help protect healthcare workers in settings where suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients are treated.

• ETS webpage
• FAQs
• ETS summary

The agency also issued updated guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in all workplaces.

Safety and Health Resources

 

• OSHA’s streamlined Help for Employers webpage makes it easier to find information on safety responsibilities and compliance assistance.
• A new heat safety poster emphasizes the importance of allowing workers to gradually build up a tolerance to higher temperatures.

Walking-Working Surfaces

 

OSHA is updating the handrail and stair rail system requirements for its Walking-Working Surfaces standard.

Hazard Communication

 

An online hearing to discuss updates to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard will be held on Sept. 21.

COVID-19 Vaccines

 

Visit vaccines.gov to find and schedule a free COVID-19 vaccination near you.