Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Collaborating on Trench Safety

Workers in high-viz vests and hardhats, working on a trench site

 State agencies, industry leaders and OSHA launched a campaign to educate employers and workers about deadly excavation hazards.

Workers Memorial Day - April 28

 Collage of workers from the memorial wall

Workers Memorial Day (April 28) is a time to honor workers who have lost their lives on the job. Join the April 27 Department of Labor ceremony online or find or share a local event.

Know Your Rights

 Job Safety and Health and Employee Rights posters

OSHA and other agencies have many online resources explaining the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers. These include:

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Safety Resources

 

Find more safety resources on OSHA’s publications webpage.

Hearing Loss Prevention

 Worker wearing protective ear muffs

A new series of videos was developed to help workers understand the impact of occupational hearing loss and how to prevent it.

Ladder Safety

 Workers wearing fall safety gear while climbing extention ladders. If you're working at 6 feet or higher, you need fall protection.

March is National Ladder Safety Month. Find resources to help protect workers from fall, electrocution and other hazards.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Reducing Silica Exposure

 Worker sanding silica countertop

A manufacturer of stone countertops improved ventilation, hazard communications, and employee involvement to significantly reduce silica exposure.

Friday, February 24, 2023

Worker Protections

 I don't feel safe at work - warehouse worker wearing safety gear

Visit worker.gov to get answers on workplace safety, fair pay and equal treatment.

Safety Resources






Find more safety resources on OSHA's publications webpage.

Help Prevent Falls

 Construction worker in safety harness

The 10th annual Stand-Down to Prevent Falls will take place May 1-5.