OSHA, or The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation.
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OSHA Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies For Coronavirus
As states begin reopening their economies, OSHA has issued two revised enforcement policies to ensure employers are taking action to protect their employees.
$11.5M In Worker Safety, Health Training Grants Available From OSHA
Three types of training grants will fund education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards, including the coronavirus.
8 Tips To Keep Nursing Home, Long-Term Care Facility Workers Safe
A new alert from OSHA lists safety tips employers can use to protect nursing home and long-term care facility workers from exposure to the coronavirus.
Workplace COVID-19 Prevention Poster Now Available In 13 Languages
In addition to English and Spanish, OSHA offers “Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus” poster in 11 more languages.
OSHA To Employers: You Can’t Retaliate Against Workers
OSHA reminds employers that it's illegal to retaliate against workers who report unsafe, unhealthful working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.
The N95 Shortage: OSHA Issues Guidance For Respiratory Protection
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators.
OSHA Offers Guidance For Preparing Workplaces For Coronavirus
OSHA offers guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19, including safe work practices and appropriate personal protective equipment based on the risk level of exposure.
Which Common Workplace Injuries Are Recordable?
A new checklist from XpertHR offers guidance on complex OSHA recording requirements for workplace injuries and illnesses.
Fatal Overdoses At Work Increase For Sixth Consecutive Year
Unintentional overdoses at work increased by 12 percent in 2018—the sixth consecutive annual increase and a reflection of the broader opioid crisis facing the nation.
OSHA Updates Amputations In Manufacturing Industries Program
The National Emphasis Program (NEP) targets industrial and manufacturing workplaces where employees are injured by unguarded or improperly guarded machinery and equipment.
House Of Representatives Passes Workplace Violence Bill
The legislation protects healthcare workers by requiring employers to implement comprehensive, worker-driven workplace violence prevention plans.
OSHA Enforcement And Compliance Increased In 2019
In its mission to keep workplaces free of hazards, OSHA significantly increased the number of inspections and provided a record amount of compliance assistance during FY 2019.
Women In Construction Industry To Get Custom-Fitting Safety Harnesses
A new Autodesk and AGC grant program will help address the construction industry’s need for better-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women working at heights.
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations For 2019
For the ninth consecutive year, Fall Protection – General Requirements topped the list of OSHA’s most cited violations on the job.
Safe + Sound Week Kicks Off August 12
Throughout this week-long event, OSHA encourages employers to implement workplace safety initiatives, and highlight workers’ contributions to improving safety.
Duro-Last Recognized By OSHA For Iowa Plant Safety
This manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems was awarded Star Site status from the Occupational Safety & Health Organization's Voluntary Protection Program.
OSHA Aims To Keep Young Workers Safe This Summer
#MySafeSummerJob educates young workers about safety rights in the workplace, how to speak up about dangerous work conditions, and how to protect themselves on the job.
$10.5M In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants Available
Nonprofit organizations including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, and colleges and universities can apply for OSHA's Susan Harwood Training Grants.
6th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down Announced
In early May, OSHA will join with occupational safety organizations for the week-long event that focuses on preventing falls in construction, the industry’s leading cause of fatalities.
OSHA Issues Final Rule To Protect Worker Privacy
The rule eliminates the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit worker injury and illness information from two specific forms to OSHA each year.