Ladder Safety DOs and DON’Ts
To prevent workers from being injured due to falls from various types of ladders, including extension ladders and stepladders, employers are encouraged to adopt these ladder safety practices.
Identifying Hazard Control Options: The Hierarchy of Controls
The hierarchy of controls is a method of identifying and [...]
Seven Steps to Correctly Wear a Respirator at Work
Millions of workers are required to wear respirators in various [...]
OSHA’s Lockout-Tagout Interactive Training Program Helps Employers and Workers Learn to Control Hazardous Energy
The Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management developed the Lockout/Tagout [...]
Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps
Sharps are objects that can penetrate a worker’s skin, such [...]
NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety Helps Reduce Employee Exposure to Electrical Hazards
NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® is [...]
OSHA Offers Guidance on Emergency Preparedness and Response
Emergencies can create a variety of hazards for workers in [...]
FEMA Sponsors National Preparedness Month in September
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise [...]
Construction Industry Employers and Workers Invited to Participate in Suicide Prevention Week, September 4-8, 2023
Every year, during September — National Suicide Prevention Month — [...]
OSHA Announces National Emphasis Program to Reduce Hazards in Warehouses and Distribution Centers
OSHA has launched a national emphasis program to reduce workplace hazards in [...]