OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Help Improve Worker Protections
Many employers with more than 10 employees are required to [...]
Become a Disaster Site Worker Outreach Trainer
Current Outreach Trainers are encouraged to expand their outreach by training to become a Disaster Site Worker Outreach Trainer.
Electrical Safety Training Makes the Jobsite Safer for All Workers
OSHA’s Electrical Standards require employers to protect all employees who work on or near any part of an electrical power circuit or are exposed to electrical hazards.
Industrial Hygiene: Recognizing and Controlling Workplace Hazards
Engineering, work practice and administrative controls are the primary means of reducing employee exposure to occupational hazards.
Become an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer in the Construction Industry
As an Outreach Trainer, you would be providing an educational experience for your students that will promote creating a safer environment for each job site.
Ten Steps to Get a Safety and Health Program Started
Establishing a safety and health program in your workplace is one of the most effective ways of protecting your most valuable asset: your workers.
Employers Must Provide PPE When Needed and Train Workers on Proper Use
Employers must assess their workplaces to determine if hazards are present that require the use of personal protective equipment.
OSHA and NIOSH Publish Nail Gun Safety Guide for Construction Contractors
Nail gun injuries are common—one study found that 2 out of 5 residential carpenter apprentices experienced a nail gun injury over a four-year period.
OSHA Expert Helps You Create Your Own Emergency Action Plan
The purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies.
Prevent Worker Fatigue and Fatigue-related Injuries and Illnesses
Many American workers spend over 40 hours a week at work and almost 15 million work full time on evening, night, rotating or other irregular shifts. Work schedules like these may cause worker fatigue.