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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 ...

Using Portable Generators Safely Portable generators are internal combustion engines used to generate electricity.They are useful when temporary or...

Fungi Hazards and Flood CleanupFlood conditions contribute to the growth and transmission of many kinds of fungi, some of which can cause sickness....

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

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...

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

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

Winter driving can be hazardous and scary, especially in northern regions that get a lot of snow and ice. Additional preparations can help make a ...

Fact SheetThousands of federal employees are injured, become ill, or are killed in work-related incidents each year. During FY 2004, approximately ...

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

This fact sheet provides guidance on conducting workplace safety inspections for safety officers and other workers who are assigned responsibility ...

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

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

Planning and Responding to Workplace Emergencies Nobody expects an emergency or disaster. Yet emergencies and disasters can strike anyone, anytim...

Using Aerial Lifts The major causes of injuries and fatalities involving aerial lifts are falls, electrocutions, and collapses or tip-overs. Aeria...

Inspection of Suspension-Type Highway Trailers Prior to Loading and Unloading with Powered Industrial Trucks The purpose of this Technical Informat...

OSHA Penalty Adjustments In November 2015, Congress enacted legislation requiring federal agencies to adjust their civil penalties to account for i...

OSHA InspectionsThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration is committed to strong, fairand effective enforcement of safety and health requir...

Features Poster size 11” x 17” Poster is available in English and in Spanish Front and back sides are laminated Quality printing in full color Att...

Combustible dusts are fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air in certain conditions. A dust explosion can be catastro...

Health and Safety Recommendations for Workers Who Handle Human Remains Employers and workers face a variety of health hazards when handling, or wo...

Fire Ants Fire ants resemble ordinary ants. They average 1/8 to 1/4 inch in length and are reddish brown to black in color. Fire ants display aggre...

Filing Whistleblower Complaints under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)Employees who work for motor vehicle manufactur...

Controlling Hazardous Fumes and Gases During WeldingWelding joins materials together by melting a metal work piece along with a filler metal to fo...

Training Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication Standard OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United N...