Monday, May 20, 2024

Construction Safety

 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

 Progressing Heat Protection / Protección progresiva contra el calor

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

 Logo of Safe Workplace - Good Headspace

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

Fall Prevention

 Fall Prevention: Workers on a rooftop

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

 Lost, But Not Forgotten / Perdidos, pero no olvidados

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.