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