Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Washington, DC 20210

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Years in business:Since: 1971

Contact

200 Constitution Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20210

US

http//www.osha.gov

Toll Free:(800) 321-OSHA (6742)

More info on Occupational Safety & Health AdministrationOSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. The administrator for OSHA is the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. OSHA's administrator answers to the Secretary of Labor, who is a member of the cabinet of the President of the United States.

US DOL Launches Initiative to Protect Workers From Silica Dust

US DOL Launches Initiative to Protect Workers From Silica Dust

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers against silica dust exposure.

Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-9, raises awareness of unique mental health challenges construction workers face by asking employers to pause work for a moment to share resources and urge employees to seek help.

Construction Workers Spotlighted During Suicide Prevention Week

Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-9, raises awareness of unique mental health challenges construction workers face by asking employers to pause work for a moment to share resources and urge employees to seek help.

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OSHA Video Highlights 50 Years of Protecting Workers, Ensuring Safer Workplaces

Fifty years ago, OSHA began to fulfill the mission that led to its creation – to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for every worker in America.

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OSHA Initiates Rulemaking Process, Other Steps to Combat Risks of Extreme Heat Exposure

UPDATE: OSHA extends comment period on its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.

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OSHA Extends Comment Period for COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Standard as Litigation Continues

Comment period on the emergency temporary standard was extended to January 19, 2022, to allow stakeholders more time to prepare and submit comments.

OSHA Issues Stronger Guidance on Coronavirus Protection Program Implementation

Stronger worker safety guidance is intended to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks.

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OSHA Reminds Employers of Important Protections for Working Safely in Summer Heat

Throughout much of the U.S., high temperatures and humidity in the summer season can create hot and hazardous working conditions, both outdoors and indoors.

Proposed Rule Would Amend Recordkeeping Regulation for High-Hazards Industries

Proposed rule would require establishments in certain high-hazards industries to electronically submit more information on work-related injuries and illnesses.

OSHA Calls on Industry to Combat Unique Killer of Construction Workers

An industry task force encourages participation in the Suicide Prevention Safety Stand-Down, Sept. 6-10, to raise awareness about the unique risks construction workers face.

As part of its updated guidance, OSHA continues to emphasize vaccination as the optimal step to protect workers.

OSHA Issues Updated Guidance to Protect At-risk Workers from COVID-19

Updated guidance expands information on appropriate measures for protecting employees in higher-risk workplaces with mixed-vaccination status workers

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The Construction Industry Needs More Fall Prevention Awareness, OSHA Believes

OSHA holds a voluntary event, May 3 -7, that encourages a break in production to spread the importance of fall prevention — an important event for the crane industry.

OSHA Cites Repeat-Offending Contractor after 14-year-old Installing Roofing Suffers Critical Injuries in Fall

Double M Roofing & Construction apparently had fall-protection equipment on site but owner and employees were not using it, as they did two weeks later when OSHA again discovered the company owner and crew working at height without fall protection

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[VIDEO] Stopping Falls, Saving Lives

When employers and employees work together, falls can be prevented and lives can be saved

Video: OSHA Explains New Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

Video: OSHA Explains New Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

This OSHA video (1:23 min.) explains new reporting requirements effective January 1, 2015, for employers under Federal OSHA’s jurisdiction

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Video: Prevent Electrocutions When Working with Cranes Near Power Lines

This OSHA prevention video describes how to prevent deaths and injuries from employees' contact with overhead power lines while using cranes

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Video: OSHA Presents "Deadly Dust" Silica

In this video from OSHA (9:14 min.), learn more about how dust control methods can help limit workers' exposure to crystalline silica

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Video: Demonstration of OSHA Heat Safety Tool Mobile App

The app allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their worksites and, based on the heat index, displays a risk level to outdoor workers.

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Video: Construction Safety - General Protection

Reduce or eliminate preventable construction injuries through education, controlling hazards and wearing personal protective equipment

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US DOL Launches Initiative to Protect Workers From Silica Dust

US DOL Launches Initiative to Protect Workers From Silica Dust

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers against silica dust exposure.

Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-9, raises awareness of unique mental health challenges construction workers face by asking employers to pause work for a moment to share resources and urge employees to seek help.

Construction Workers Spotlighted During Suicide Prevention Week

Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-9, raises awareness of unique mental health challenges construction workers face by asking employers to pause work for a moment to share resources and urge employees to seek help.

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OSHA Reminds Employers of Important Protections for Working Safely in Summer Heat

Throughout much of the U.S., high temperatures and humidity in the summer season can create hot and hazardous working conditions, both outdoors and indoors.

Proposed Rule Would Amend Recordkeeping Regulation for High-Hazards Industries

Proposed rule would require establishments in certain high-hazards industries to electronically submit more information on work-related injuries and illnesses.

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OSHA Video Highlights 50 Years of Protecting Workers, Ensuring Safer Workplaces

Fifty years ago, OSHA began to fulfill the mission that led to its creation – to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for every worker in America.

Getty Images 178706941 5d31f53b03f94

OSHA Initiates Rulemaking Process, Other Steps to Combat Risks of Extreme Heat Exposure

UPDATE: OSHA extends comment period on its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.

Adobe Stock 285399661 6023ec230fc4d

OSHA Extends Comment Period for COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Standard as Litigation Continues

Comment period on the emergency temporary standard was extended to January 19, 2022, to allow stakeholders more time to prepare and submit comments.

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OSHA Calls on Industry to Combat Unique Killer of Construction Workers

An industry task force encourages participation in the Suicide Prevention Safety Stand-Down, Sept. 6-10, to raise awareness about the unique risks construction workers face.

As part of its updated guidance, OSHA continues to emphasize vaccination as the optimal step to protect workers.

OSHA Issues Updated Guidance to Protect At-risk Workers from COVID-19

Updated guidance expands information on appropriate measures for protecting employees in higher-risk workplaces with mixed-vaccination status workers

Adobe Stock 48194984

The Construction Industry Needs More Fall Prevention Awareness, OSHA Believes

OSHA holds a voluntary event, May 3 -7, that encourages a break in production to spread the importance of fall prevention — an important event for the crane industry.

OSHA Cites Repeat-Offending Contractor after 14-year-old Installing Roofing Suffers Critical Injuries in Fall

Double M Roofing & Construction apparently had fall-protection equipment on site but owner and employees were not using it, as they did two weeks later when OSHA again discovered the company owner and crew working at height without fall protection

OSHA Orders Roofing, Building Products Company to Reinstate, Pay Damages to Whistleblowers

Gulfeagle Supply violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act when it terminated workers who refused to drive unsafe company trucks

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OSHA Proposed Rule to Reduce On-the-job Chemical-related Illnesses and Injuries

OSHA's proposed update to the Hazard Communication Standard is intended to increase worker protections and reduce the incidence of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries.

OSHA Issues Stronger Guidance on Coronavirus Protection Program Implementation

Stronger worker safety guidance is intended to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks.

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OSHA Announces Increase in Civil Penalty Amounts for 2021

Civil penalty amounts for OSHA violations are being increased based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2021.

OSHA Reminds Employers to Report Injury and Illness Records

OSHA requires companies with 250 or more employees and certain establishments with high rates of injuries and illnesses to submit the 2020 Form 300A electronically by March 2, 2021.

OSHA Accepts Nominations for Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

OSHA is seeking nominations for 14 members with expertise in construction-related safety and health issues to advise in developing standards and policies affecting the industry.

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OSHA Issues Guidance to Employers on Frequently Cited COVID-19 Standards

Documents are based on data from citations issued, many of which were the result of complaints, referrals and fatalities.

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OSHA Frequently Asked Q&A Confirms N95 Respirators Protect Against the Coronavirus

OSHA’s new FAQ explains why an N95 respirator is effective at protecting users from the COVID-19 virus.

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OSHA Webinar Launches 7th Annual National Stand-Down To Prevent Falls

Webinar on September 14 will kick-off the week-long National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

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7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls to be Held September 14-18

OSHA is encouraging employers to provide safety demonstrations on fall protection equipment, conduct talks regarding fall-related hazards, safety policies, goals and expectations and promote the event on social media.

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OSHA Issues Guidance to Ensure Uniform Silica Standards Enforcement

New directive provides OSHA compliance safety and health officers with guidance on how to enforce the silica standards’ requirements.

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As More Businesses Reopen, Worker Safety and Health Remains OSHA Priority

OSHA reminds employers that worker safety remains a priority amid both coronavirus and common workplace hazards

New Jersey Contractor Racks Up $1.9M in OSHA Fines for Willful and Serious Violations

Dept. of Justice filed suit early in 2019 against the framer to collect 2013 and 2017 penalties, and new investigations beginning last December yielded citations for exposing workers to safety hazards at four Bergen County, New Jersey sites