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

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

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

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

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...

The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a directive rescinding the Interim Fall Pr...

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

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA’s standards for general industry and the construction industry on hazardous waste operations...

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

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 ...

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a pathogenic microorganism that can cause potentially life-threatening disease in humans. HBV infection is transmitted ...

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

Tree Trimming SafetyThousands of massive trees may have been uprooted by powerful winds from a hurricane taking power lines and transformers with t...

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