OSHA

OSHA Fact SheetEmployees who work for entities engaged in the manufacture, processing, packing, transporting, distribution, reception, holding, or ...

Chipper Machine Safety Chipper machines cut tree limbs into small chips. Hazards arise when operators get too close to, or make contact with, the c...

Grease Trap Hazards Many businesses use grease traps (also known as grease interceptors) as part of a waste management system to prevent sewer sys...

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

Crowd-related injuries can occur during special sales and promotional events. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are r...

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...

Brown Recluse SpiderThe brown recluse belongs to a group of spiders commonly known as violin spiders or fiddlebacks. The characteristic fiddle-sha...

OSHA is committed to protecting the health and safety of America’s workers and workplaces during these unprecedented times. The agency will be issu...

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...

Grounding Requirements for Portable GeneratorsPortable generators are internal combustion engines used to generate electricity.They are useful when...

Fireworks SafetyRetail Fireworks Sales Keep exits clear and accessible. Know all exit routes. Maintain view of fireworks. Know alarm procedures. K...

CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTIONHandheld Power Saws Used to Cut Fiber‑Cement BoardUsing a handheld circular saw to cut fiber-cement board can...

Demolition and Cleanup Before starting a demolition, the person or persons in charge must adequatelyprepare for the task with regard to the health ...

What is carbon monoxide?Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. Although it has no detectable odor, CO is ofte...

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...

Working safely in cold weather is essential for protecting outdoor workers from serious conditions such as frostbite, hypothermia, and cold stress....

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning at work, and survival depends on how fast help arrives. This OSHA fact sheet poster explains how a...

Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths on construction sites. This OSHA fact sheet poster focuses on preventing falls f...

Workers who use extension ladders face serious risks of falls and electrocutions. This OSHA fact sheet poster explains common ladder hazards and th...

Every year, residential construction workers experience fatal injuries due to falls. This OSHA fact sheet poster explains the hazards workers face ...

Working in permit-required confined spaces can turn dangerous fast. This OSHA fact sheet poster explains why simply planning to call 911 is not an ...

Arc flash incidents pose serious risks to worker safety. This OSHA fact sheet explains what an arc flash is, why it’s dangerous, and how to stay pr...

All employees have the right to file a whistleblower complaint with OSHA if they believe they have been retaliated against for raising workplace he...