Year One of OSHA’s Severe Injury Reporting Program: An Impact Evaluation
Every year, tens of thousands of men and women across [...]
Congratulations to Recent Safety Professional Certificate Recipients
The OSHA Training Center congratulates our outstanding students who have recently completed our Safety Professional Certificate Programs.
OSHA Updates Guidelines for Safety and Health Programs
OSHA has recently updated the Guidelines for Safety and Health Programs it first released 30 years ago, to reflect changes in the economy, workplaces and evolving safety and health issues.
2017 Bay Area Safety Symposium
The 2017 Bay Area Safety Symposium will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the San Ramon Marriott located at 2600 Bishop Drive in San Ramon, CA.
Cal/OSHA Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – May 5, 2016
The mission of the Cal/OSHA Advisory Committee is to promote and improve occupational health and safety conditions and public safety in California. Access the minutes from the May 5, 2016, Cal/OSHA Advisory Committee Meeting here.
OSHA General Industry Digest Now Available
OSHA recently published a General Industry Digest as an aid to employers, supervisors, workers, health and safety committee members, and safety and health personnel in their efforts toward achieving compliance with OSHA standards in the workplace.
New Public Sector Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program
The OSHA Training Center has added a new Public Sector Safety & Health Fundamentals certificate program to support OSHA’s mission by training public sector employees in occupational safety and health to reduce incident rates for workers in state and local governments.
OSHA Training Resources
OSHA offers a wide selection of training courses and educational programs to help broaden worker and employer knowledge on the recognition, avoidance and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces.
Applying Ergonomic Principles Can Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace
Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body postures and performing the same or similar tasks repetitively have all been identified as risk factors.
OSHA Appoints New Director for its Construction Directorate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has named Dean McKenzie as the new director of the agency's Directorate of Construction. McKenzie previously served as director of OSHA's Office of Construction Services from 2012-2013