Center for Public Health Workforce Development eNews
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.
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.
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.
Employers should make sure workers know their rights under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, including its anti-retaliation provisions.
Make sure workers have proper protection from cold stress and other winter weather hazards.
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
Employers have a responsibility to provide workers with employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards, including winter weather related hazards.
Employer Responsibilities for Keeping Young Workers Safe
Do you employ young workers? Young workers are those new to the workforce, even up to age 24. Young workers can be an asset to your workforce. However, it may be their first job or the first time they are operating equipment.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its latest report on private sector workplace injuries and illnesses for 2021 and 2022. Private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022, up 7.5% from 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This increase is driven by the rise in both injuries, up 4.5% to 2.3 million cases, and illnesses up 26.1% to 460,700 cases.
As the nation enters the holiday shopping season, employers must ensure that all workers are trained to recognize and prevent job hazards and implement safe work practices. OSHA has resources to help keep workers safe at every step, whether you’re working at a retail store or delivering gifts from the warehouse to homes. Learn more below and by watching "9 Tips to Protect Workers During the Holidays."
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.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and subscribe to OSHA's Información Rápida newsletter.
OSHA launched a new enforcement initiative to protect workers from silica exposure from engineered stone.
During Suicide Prevention Month and all year long, we urge employers to create healthier workplaces by prioritizing mental health.
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.
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
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.
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 8, 2023. There is no registration fee to attend.
Confined space entry work carries an inherent risk to workers. It has the potential to contain a hazardous environment, contain materials that have the potential to engulf an entrant, walls that converge or floors that slope downward, which may trap or asphyxiate an individual. They may also contain other recognized health or safety hazards, such as unguarded machinery, exposed live wires or heat stress.
A new National Emphasis Program aims to prevent workplace hazards and injuries in warehousing and distribution centers.
Workers performing flood cleanup and recovery operations can be exposed to many hazards. These include sewage and toxic waste overflow, shifting and falling debris, downed power lines and heat-related illness. OSHA has resources to keep workers safe.
Visit worker.gov to get answers on workplace safety, fair pay and equal treatment.
OSHA and an alliance of trade organizations, labor unions and industry stakeholders are partnering to better protect trenching and excavation workers.
Participate in Safe + Sound Week, August 7-13, and recognize the value of workplace health and safety programs. This year’s annual program will focus on mental health and well-being.
Workplace hazards can emerge over time. Setting aside time to regularly identify and rank safeguards can help keep safety and health hazards under control and keep workers safe. This challenge will help you identify a hazard to control.
As summer approaches, landscaping industry employers are urged to stay focused on protecting workers from hazards such as heat illness, machine injuries and pesticide exposure.
The United States is home to many species of tick that can transmit diseases to humans. Disease-carrying ticks have spread to new regions over recent years. On average, more than 50,000 cases of tick-borne diseases in humans are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year.
OSHA's Workplace Stress Toolkit provides resources to help employers reduce workplace stress and improve the mental health and well-being of workers.
Read about the Department of Labor's measures to protect workers from heat-related illnesses.
OSHA revised Small Business Handbook includes new chapters on ergonomics, young workers, workplace violence and infection control plans.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health released a new video to help users determine if an N95 filtering facepiece respirator is approved by the agency.
State agencies, industry leaders and OSHA launched a campaign to educate employers and workers about deadly excavation hazards.
Workers Memorial Day (April 28) is a time to honor workers who have lost their lives on the job. Join the April 27 Department of Labor ceremony online or find or share a local event.
OSHA and other agencies have many online resources explaining the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers. These include:
A new series of videos was developed to help workers understand the impact of occupational hearing loss and how to prevent it.
March is National Ladder Safety Month. Find resources to help protect workers from fall, electrocution and other hazards.
Visit worker.gov to get answers on workplace safety, fair pay and equal treatment.
Find more safety resources on OSHA's publications webpage.
