Getting Workplaces Fully Vaccinated

 

On Sept. 9, President Biden announced that OSHA will begin working on a second Emergency Temporary Standard to ensure that as many workers as possible can get vaccinated.

Excavation Safety

 

National Safe Digging Day reinforced the need to call 8-1-1 before beginning excavation projects to prevent injuries and avoid damage to underground pipes and electrical lines.

Amputation Stand-Down

 

During September, employers and workers in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are participating in a month-long series of virtual events to prevent workplace amputations. Registration is free.

Suicide Prevention

 

Safety stand-downs will be held during Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 6-10, to combat a surge in construction worker suicides.

Labor Rights Week

 

Across the country, events are being held to emphasize the rights of all workers in the U.S., regardless of their immigration status, to a safe and healthful workplace and full payment of wages earned. To learn more, visit the Labor Rights Week website.

National Farm Safety and Health Week

 

Sept. 19-25 is National Farm Safety and Health Week. We have resources to help protect workers from agricultural hazards such as tractor rollovers, grain engulfment, pesticide exposure, and heat illness.

FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine

 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA), including for individuals 12 through 15 years of age and for the administration of a third dose in certain immunocompromised individuals.

Construction Outreach

 

Last month OSHA met with women in the construction industry to discuss their workplace safety and job opportunities.

Tank Cleaning Safety

 

A new OSHA initiative seeks to protect workers in the tank cleaning industry from atmospheric and confined space hazards.

Safe + Sound Week

 

Thank you for participating in this year's Safe + Sound Week! Download our certificate of recognition for your efforts to promote workplace safety and health programs.