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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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, ...

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

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

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 ...

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...

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

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

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...

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

Cleanup work of any kind is hazardous, but flood conditions make it even more so. Following the procedures listed below will help to keep you safe ...

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

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

Health Effects of Hexavalent Chromium Hexavalent chromium is a toxic form of the element chromium. Hexavalent chromium compounds are man-made and w...

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

Laboratory Safety Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal DisordersThis guidance is advisory in nature and informational in content. It is...

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure IncidentsOSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to make immediate confidential med...

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

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

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...

Working with cleaning chemicals can cause: Coughing  Shortness of Breath Wheezing Sore Throat Red, Itchy Eyes Headaches or Dizziness Skin Rashes N...

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

Trenching Safety 5 Things You Should know to Stay Safe Features Poster size 11” x 17” Poster is available in English and in Spanish Front and back...

Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Homes Nurses and other healthcare workers face many safety and health hazards in their work environ...

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

Protecting Yourself in the Sun Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and ski...

OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for ConstructionWorkers who are exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust are at increased risk o...

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...

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

NorovirusesNoroviruses (NoVs) were named after Norwalk, Ohio, where a NoV strain (subsequently called the Norwalk strain) caused the first sudden m...

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

Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workers’ lives. When done safely, trenching operations can reduce worker exposure to other...

Most farmworker injuries and deaths are caused by tractor incidents such as overturns, runovers, power take-off (PTO) systems, and unintended conta...

Natural disasters can cause widespread flooding and damage to property and infrastructure. Cleanup and recovery activities involve hazards that can...