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OSHA's Annual Safe and Sound Week
OSHA’s annual Safe + Sound Week in August invites organizations to highlight safety programs and use new Job Hazard Analysis resources. Employers join leadership, participation, and hazard-finding challenges to spot risks early, engage workers, and improve their bottom line through prevention.
Updated Hazard Communication Standard Set to Take Effect
OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard enhances workplace chemical safety with clearer labels, updated safety data sheets, and improved hazard classifications. This update helps employers provide essential information to employees, ensuring they understand chemical risks and follow safe handling, storage, and disposal practices.
Preventing Violence in the Workplace
New legislation is reshaping how employers address threats and incidents at work. This article explains workplace violence definitions, required prevention plans, employee training, and employer responsibilities under California’s landmark safety law with broader national implications.
National Photo Contest to Raise Heat Danger Awareness
OSHA is encouraging organizations and individuals to showcase how they protect workers from heat hazards. This article explains who can participate, what types of images to submit, and how visual examples of heat safety can help reduce heat-related illness and injuries.
Help Prevent Falls In Construction
Falls remain the leading cause of fatalities in construction, yet they are preventable. This article explains how safety stand-downs, hazard awareness, and proper fall protection training help employers and workers reduce risks and strengthen jobsite safety.
Working to Make Work Zones Safer for Everyone
Spring marks the start of construction season, making work zone safety a priority. This guide highlights awareness campaigns, training, and best practices for drivers, workers, and contractors to prevent accidents, reduce injuries, and foster a culture of caution and responsibility on the roads.