Safety and Health Topics

Trenching and Excavation

Trenching and Excavation

SLOPE IT. SHORE IT. SHIELD IT.
OSHA is focusing on reducing trenching and excavation hazards. Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workers' lives.

Wildfires

Wildfires

Wildfires are common disasters that can spread quickly, particularly during dry conditions. learn about wildfire preparedness, response and recovery and the hazards that may be present in areas affected.

Heat Exposure

Heat

Many workers become sick or are fatally injured from occupational heat exposure. These illnesses and fatalities are preventable.

Birds on waterfront

Avian Influenza

Avian influenza is a respiratory virus affecting wild birds, poultry, cattle, and very rarely, humans. Agricultural and animal care workers at risk can learn how to reduce their risk of exposure to the virus.

Flood Preparedness and Response

Flood Preparedness and Response

Floods can be devasting, learn how to protect your workers responding to flooded areas.

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment minimizes exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

Workplace Violence

Workplace Violence

A well-written and implemented workplace violence prevention program can reduce the incidence of workplace violence.

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Report a Fatality/Severe Injury

All employers are required to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye. A fatality must be reported within 8 hours. An in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or eye loss must be reported within 24 hours.

 

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