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Safe Forklift OperationForklift operators and employees working around these operations are at risk of hazards such as collisions, falls, tip-overs...

Protecting Workers from the Effects of HeatAt times, workers may be required to work in hot environments for long periods. When the human body is u...

OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for General Industry and MaritimeWorkers who are exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust are at...

OSHA Fact SheetThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, requires “covered entities” to protect ...

Narrow frame scaffolds, also known as Baker/Perry style scaffolds, are among the most popular pieces of construction equipment. Due to their versat...

BRIEF INCIDENT DESCRIPTIONA warehouse worker was fatally injured after falling seven feet from a wooden pallet elevated by a forklift. The warehous...

Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chem...

Emergency Preparedness for FarmworkersFarms, like most workplaces, face unexpected emergencies and disasters. Agricultural emergencies and disaste...

Dangers of distracted driving: Distracted driving crashes killed more than 3,000 people and injured 416,000 in 2010. Reaction time is delayed for ...

Portable Ladder SafetyQUICK CARDFalls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of occupation...

Employers should train workers about fire hazards in the workplace and about what to do in a fire emergency. If you want your workers to evacuate, ...

OSHA’s Final Rule to Update, Align, and Provide Greater Flexibility in its General Industry Walking Working Surfaces and Fall Protection StandardsB...

Your safety is important. These simple steps can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus: Stay at home if you are sick. Wear a face covering. A...

Where are eyewash stations used? Eyewash facilities are required in workplaces where corrosive chemicals are used (29 CFR 1910.151(c)), as well as ...

Hearing ConservationWhat is occupational noise exposure?Noise, or unwanted sound, is one of the most pervasive occupational health problems. It is ...

A pandemic is a global disease outbreak and can be caused by a variety of agents, including influenza and coronaviruses. During a pandemic, transmi...

OSHA Alert: Working Safely in Hot Weather Outdoor and Indoor heat exposure can be dangerous.Nearly 3 out of 4 heat illness fatalities happen during...

Top Four Construction HazardsThe top four causes of construction fatalities are: Falls, Struck-By, Caught-In/Between and Electrocutions. Features ...

Working Safely with Electricity Working around live electricity is a serious hazard. Engineers, linemen, electricians, and others who work with ele...

OSHA Compliance Assistance OSHA offers a variety of compliance assistance products and services to helpemployers comply with OSHA requirements and ...

How can OSHA help new businesses?Starting a new business can be challenging. OSHA can help by explaining the federal regulatory requirements concer...

What is the OSHA standard for control of hazardous energy sources?The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), Title 29 ...