OSHA Fact Sheets

West Nile VirusWest Nile Virus (WNV) infection is an illness transmitted to humans primarily by mosquitoes. The pathogen that causes WNV infection ...

OSHA Fact SheetIndividuals working in the consumer product industry are protected from retaliation for reporting potential consumer product safety ...

Whistleblower Protection for Employees in the Aviation Industry Air carriers and their contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from retaliati...

Employees are protected from retaliation for reporting underpayment of taxes, potential violations of internal revenue laws, or potential violation...

OSHA Fact Sheet Individuals working for Nuclear Regulatory Commission contractors, subcontractors, and licensees and Department of Energy contracto...

Owners and operators of pipeline facilities and their contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from retaliating against employees for reportin...

Individuals working for public transportation agencies are protected from retaliation for reporting potential safety or security violations to thei...

OSHA Fact Sheet Individuals working for public transportation agencies are protected from retaliation for reporting potential safety or security vi...

Whistleblower Protection for Railroad Workers Individuals working for railroad carriers and their contractors and subcontractors are protected from...

Fact Sheet Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation for reporting potential money laundering violations to their employers or to the federal g...

OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program enforces the provisions of more than 20 federal laws protecting employees from retaliation for, among other...

You may file a complaint with OSHA if your employer retaliates against you with unfavorable personnel action because you reported a potential envir...

OSHA Fact SheetTruck drivers and other workers affecting commercial motor vehicle safety or security are protected from retaliation for reporting, ...

Work Zone Traffic SafetyTransportation incidents and workers struck by vehicles or mobile equipment account for the highest number of fatal work in...

What Is Work-Related Asthma? Work-related asthma is a lung disease caused or made worse by exposures to substances in the workplace. Common exposur...

Engulfment and Suffocation HazardsGrain storage bin entry is very dangerous and exposes workers to serious suffocation hazards - a leading cause of...

Working Outdoors in Warm Climates Hot summer months pose special hazards for outdoor workers who must protect themselves against heat, sun exposure...

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...

Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines Working with or near power lines can expose workers to electrical hazards, but these dangers can be avoid...

Chainsaws are efficient and productive portable power tools used in many industries. They are also potentially dangerous if not used correctly and ...

Laboratory SafetyWorking with Small AnimalsAll procedures on animals should be performed by properly trained personnel. By using safe work practice...

Workplace Mental Health Mental health is an important component of overall well-being and is equally as vital as physical health for all employees....

Young Workers Most youth find paid employment, either during the summer or year-round, before graduating from high school. Young workers, ages 14...

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides job-protected leave to address mental health conditions. This fact sheet explains when eligible em...