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.