Preventing Workplace Violence

 

Workplace violence incidents are on the rise. Register for our free November 20 webinar to help prevent it at your workplace.

Useful Resources

 

• OSHA-NIOSH Small Business Checklist App (English)
• Flash Freezing Hazard Alert (English and Spanish)
• Forklift Safety QuickCard (English and Spanish)
• Poultry Processing Resources (English, Spanish and Marshallese)
• Avian Flu in Dairy Cattle Hazard Alert (20 languages)
• Cleanup Hazards Fact Sheet (English, Spanish and Portuguese)

Looking Out for Lone Workers

 

OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are partnering to limit the risk of hazards that increase in situations when a worker cannot be seen nor heard by another worker.

Health and Safety Resources

 

Order up to four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests here.

• Flood Cleanup Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)

• Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Working with Portable Generators (English and Spanish)
• Wet Grain Engulfment OSHA Alert (English and Spanish)

Fire Safety

 

October 6-12 was Fire Prevention Week. Learn about fire hazards in the workplace and what to do in a fire emergency.

Occupational Noise Exposure

 

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. Learn how to prevent hearing damage from prolonged exposure to high levels of occupational noise.

September is Suicide Prevention Month

 

Suicide is a leading cause of death among working age adults in the United States, especially in the construction industry. OSHA has resources on suicide prevention and what steps can be taken to reduce workplace stress and improve mental health and well-being.

Check Out These Resources

 

• Avian Flu Fact Sheet (English, Polish and Spanish)
• Heat Rule Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
• Overhead Power Line Safety Alert (English and Spanish)
• Recordkeeping: Recordable Injuries and Illnesses Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
• Suicide Prevention in Construction Poster (English and Spanish)

National Preparedness Month

 

September is National Preparedness Month. Employers are encouraged to prepare and train workers to respond before severe weather, fires, industrial chemical releases or other emergencies occur.

OSHA's updated fact sheet on avian influenza (bird flu)

OSHA's updated fact sheet on avian influenza (bird flu) reflects recent cases of poultry and dairy workers. Available in English, Spanish and Polish, it addresses transmission and symptoms, workers at risk and proper use of personal protective equipment that includes work practices in high heat conditions.

Proposed Heat Standard

 

Get the latest information on OSHA's proposed rule to protect workers from both outdoor and indoor heat hazards.

Labor Rights Week

 

Labor Rights Week is August 26-30. All workers, regardless of immigration status, have basic rights to safe workplaces, fair wages, and protection from retaliation for speaking up about concerns on the job.

Accepting the Challenge

 

Sharpen your skills to detect hazards by taking one of OSHA's safety challenges. Develop a plan to address hazards you uncover.

Identifying the Usual Suspects

 

Don't have a clue where to look for workplace hazards? OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages describe common hazards and solutions.

Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings

 

OSHA is happy to announce that an unofficial version of the Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings proposed rule is now available for viewing – Regulatory Text, Background, Health Effects, Risk Assessment, Explanation of Proposed Requirements, Preliminary Economic Analysis, Technological Feasibility, Additional Requirements and References of the Preamble. (https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/rulemaking)

An official version will soon be published in the Federal Register. We encourage you to submit comments once the official version is in the Federal Register.

Fact Sheets, Wallet Cards, Posters and Brochures

 

Here is a resource for fact sheets, wallet cards, posters and brochures in many languages to help you identify, prevent and respond to heat hazards in the workplace.

Warning Signs Can Save Lives

 

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness and acting quickly can save someone's life. Cooling workers down and getting them proper medical attention is crucial.

Heat-related Illness Prevention

 

Prevention is Key

Heat-related illness can be prevented with water, rest and shade. New and returning workers should be given a gradually increasing workload to allow their bodies time to adjust to hot conditions.

Safety and Health Resources

 

• Extreme Heat Can Be Deadly to Workers Hazard Alert (English and Spanish)
• Fall Prevention Fact Sheet (English, Polish, Russian, Spanish)
• Job Safety and Health: It's the Law Workplace Poster (15 languages)

Work Safe And Sound

 

Conduct a job hazard analysis to identify workplace hazards before they cause an injury or illness.

Rutgers Occupational Health and Safety Leadership Program

 

Effective leadership of workplace health and safety programs can bring a program beyond the baseline of regulatory compliance into a dynamic system that engages the workforce and demonstrates leadership in your health and safety programs. This program will focus on leadership skills and advanced safety management strategies to improve the performance of health and safety programs.

More information and registration 

Did you know OSHA updated its Hazard Communication Standard to better protect workers?

 

OSHA announced its final rule that will update the current Hazard Communication Standard to better protect workers. The updated standard improves the information on labels and safety data sheets, allowing workers and first responders to react more quickly in an emergency. The updates take effect on July 19.

OSHA New York Region - Young Worker Webinar

 

As we near the end of another school year, many students and young adults will be seeking summer employment . Unfortunately many are not aware of their rights in America's workplaces. OSHA has partnered with other government agencies and associations on a national campaign to inform and educate young workers and employers. Join the conversation as OSHA New York Region, Wage and Hour Division and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission representatives discuss young worker rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace. We will discuss a tragic incident involving the death of a teen worker falling 140 feet from a cell tower. Compliance assistance specialists will guide attendees through various young worker resources and provide additional information about important safety and health topics.

#KeepTeenWorkersSafe

Registration link : OSHA New York Region – Young Worker Webinar

Work Safe And Sound

 

Safe + Sound Week is August 12-18. Get ready by taking the Safety and Health Programs Quiz and visit our website for resources, activities and graphics.

Be Prepared Video

 

Watch and share OSHA's new video short on steps employers should take to keep workers safe from hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather events before they occur.

Safety for Everyone

 

The OSHA homepage allows the public to request the translation of OSHA vital documents in Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Haitian Creole, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.

Check Out These Resources

• Five Ways to Respond in a Maritime Emergency Poster (English, Spanish)
• Heat Emergency Signs Wallet Card (Chinese Traditional, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese)
• Stay Safe at Maritime Facilities Poster (English, Spanish)
• Working in the Heat: Know the Hazards Brochure (Chinese Traditional, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese)

Safe and Sound Week

 

Join businesses across the nation during Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18, in recommitting to safety and health in the workplace. Request a proclamation from your local or state government to officially recognize this event.

Focus on Safety

 

The National Safety Council designates June as National Safety Month, to bring extra attention to safety issues faced in and outside the workplace. Sign up to receive free safety resources.

More Resources

 

• Best Practices for Non-Health Care Employers with On-site Health Care Services (English, Spanish)
• Final Rule Modifying the Hazard Communication Standard fact sheet (English, Spanish)
• On-Site Consultation: The OSHA On-Site Consultation Program Fact Sheet (English, Spanish)

Construction Safety

 

Hundreds of workers listened to Assistant Secretary for OSHA Doug Parker address fall protection at a May 8 Safety Stand-Down event in Washington, D.C., during Construction Safety Week.

Progressing Heat Protection

 

OSHA continues moving forward towards a proposed standard to protect workers from outdoor and indoor heat hazards, following the unanimous recommendation of its construction advisory committee.

Mental Health Awareness Month

 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn how to cope with work-related stress and reduce the stigma of mental health.

• Support One Another Toolkit
• Suicide Prevention: 5 Things You Should Know Poster
• Role of Employers in Preventing Suicides
• Workplace Mental Health Fact Sheet

Fall Prevention

 

Next week is the annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Visit our Stand-Down webpage to find or register an event.

Lost, But Not Forgotten

 

Workers who lost their lives on the job were honored at Workers Memorial Day events nationwide. Families gathered to remember their loved ones, including at the Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. for a series of events. In case you missed it, view the ceremony and wreath-laying.

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.

Black Women Labor Leaders

 

Black women such as Nannie Helen Burroughs have played a pivotal role in organizing and advocating for better working conditions for decades. Meet eight leaders who helped make life better for all of America's workers.

Walking the Talk

 

Managers and business owners can show their commitment to preventing job-related injuries and illnesses by conducting safety walkarounds to identify hazards, and communicating with workers about steps to mitigate them.

Proposed Rule to Expand Safety and Health Protections

OSHA is accepting public comments on its proposed rule to expand safety and health protections for firefighters, emergency medical service providers and technical search and rescue workers. Submit comments by May 6.

Safety Resource Links

 

• OSHA/NIOSH Protecting Workers Who Use Cleaning Chemicals InfoSheet
• Stand-Up For Grain Safety Poster
• Workplace Mental Health Fact Sheet
• Cleaning Chemicals and Your Health Poster
• Lifesaving Facilities in Marine Cargo Handling

Prevent Falls

 

Help eliminate fatal falls by joining workers and employers across the country May 6-10 in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls.