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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 ...