OSHA Fact Sheets

An aerial lift is any vehicle-mounted device used to elevate personnel, including:• Extendable boom platforms• Aerial ladders• Articulating (jointe...

What are the sources of amputations in the workplace? Amputations are some of the most serious and debilitating workplace injuries. They are widesp...

Asbestos Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. It was used in numerous building materials and vehicle products for its strength and abil...

Brownfield Sites In general, a “Brownfield site”, as defined in the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (SBLRBR), is...

What is carbon monoxide?Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. Although it has no detectable odor, CO is ofte...

Working with cleaning chemicals can cause: Coughing Shortness of Breath Wheezing Sore Throat Red, Itchy Eyes Headaches or Dizziness Skin Rashes No...

If your company or firm processes any of the products or materials on this list, there is potential for a “Combustible Dust” explosion. Dust Contro...

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

Confined spaces are areas large enough for a worker to enter and perform work, have a limited or restricted means of entry or exit; and are not des...

Using a free consultation service funded by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers can find out about potential hazard...

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

Cleaning and Decontamination of Ebola on SurfacesGuidance for Workers and Employers in Non-Healthcare/Non-Laboratory SettingsWorkers tasked with cl...

Demolition and Cleanup Before starting a demolition, the person or persons in charge must adequatelyprepare for the task with regard to the health ...

Protecting Workers from Slips, Trips and Falls during Disaster ResponseResponding to natural and man-made disasters puts emergency response workers...

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

Working Safely Around Downed Electrical WiresElectrical hazards multiply for workers involved in cleanup and recovery efforts following major disas...

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution: Electrical Protective Equipment RequirementsThis fact sheet discusses electrical protecti...

Emergency Exit RoutesHow would you escape from your workplace in an emergency? Do you know where all the exits are in case your first choice is too...

Eye Protection against Radiant Energy during Welding and Cutting in Shipyard EmploymentElectromagnetic energy given off by an arc or flame can inju...

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

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

Fireworks SafetyRetail Fireworks Sales Keep exits clear and accessible. Know all exit routes. Maintain view of fireworks. Know alarm procedures. K...

Flood CleanupFlooding can cause the disruption of water purification and sewage disposal systems, overflowing of toxic waste sites, and dislodgemen...

Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas often found in aqueous (waterbased) solutions. Commonly used as a preservative in medical laborato...