Features

Our features page highlights various OSHA programs, such as partnerships, alliances, safety campaigns, and other initiatives. Explore the latest stories to stay informed and learn more about workplace safety and health.



September 23, 2024

Supporting Workers’ Mental Wellbeing is Essential for Worker Safety and Health

Employers can make sure that their overall safety and health management system includes considerations for mental health and wellbeing.

Construction worker with head in hands

Why Language Access Could Save Lives in Emergencies

Emergency preparedness plans need to be easy for every worker to understand. OSHA has resources to help with this.

Young Wheeler, director of OSHA’s Office of Emergency Management
Young Wheeler, director of OSHA’s Office of Emergency Management

June 24, 2024

OSHA partners with builders, union on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame project

Just as a songwriter crafts pieces with the melody, harmony, and rhythm in mind from the beginning, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is embedding safety into its expansion project from the start.

Union on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame project builders partner with OSHA
Left to Right • Mr. David Wondolowski, Executive Secretary Cleveland Building & Construction Trades Council • Mr. Ranzy Brown, Consultant Program Manager Ohio On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Programs • Mr. Gareth D. Vaughan, President/CEO, The Albert M. Higley Co. • Mr. Howard Eberts, OSHA Area Director, Cleveland • Mr. Glenn McGinley, Director of Compliance Programs, Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation • Mr. Thomas Lippert, Vice President, The Albert M. Higley Co.

May 29, 2024

Making an Impact on Safety and Health Training for Young Workers

One of the rites of passage for young people in their teens is getting a job. Teens look forward to earning a paycheck and learning responsibility through work. It is an important part of becoming an adult.


May 29, 2024

Springfield Construction Company Partners with OSHA to Protect Workers on New Civic Center Project

Downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, is being revitalized through several municipal projects. One of those projects is a particularly large leap forward in that effort. The civic center parking garage is being demolished and replaced by a new parking garage that will have 900 parking spaces, as well as an outdoor plaza and retail space.

Illustration showing "Shifting the Safety Curve"

May 29, 2024

Safety and Health Built into Pennsylvania Community Project

Some construction projects are just that: projects. They are tasks that need to be done. Perhaps the community involved knows—or cares—about the reason for the project.

Partnership signing photograph

May 29, 2024

Integrating Safety Measures into Technology

Most people in America understand that wireless technology is a necessity of life. We rely on it for internet in our homes and phone service for work, education, household management convenience and entertainment. To get that wireless technology, though, requires towers to be built and repaired across the country.

Workers at Black & Veatch holding a VPP STAR flag