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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.
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.
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.
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Registration link : OSHA New York Region – Young Worker Webinar
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
