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OSHA Safety Assurance Poster with OSHA Form 300AIncludes: OSHA Safety and Health "It's the Law!"  OSHA Form 300A - Required to be posted by cove...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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...

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

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

OSHA Safety Assurance Poster with OSHA Form 300AIncludes: OSHA Safety and Health "It's the Law!"  OSHA Form 300A - Required to be posted by covere...

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, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to protect workers who are occupationally exposed to blood and other pot...

OSHA Requirements When a Worker Experiences a Job-Related Injury or IllnessOver the past three decades, occupational injuries and illnesses in the ...

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

Roof Tarping (Blue Roof) SafetyReinforced plastic tarps, commonly called “Blue Roofs,” provide temporary protection for the roofs of homes and othe...

Motor Vehicle Safety FactsThe U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) in partnership with the Department of ...

Molds are the most common forms of fungi found on earth. They can grow on almost any material, as long as moisture and oxygen are available. Most m...

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution: Minimum Approach Distance, Information Transfer and Training Requirements This fact sheet...

Protecting Workers from Lead HazardsCleaning up after a flood requires hundreds of workers to renovate and repair, or tear down and dispose of, dam...

Laboratory Safety OSHA Laboratory StandardOSHA’s Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard(29 CFR 1910.1450), referred ...