August 16, 2019 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

August 16, 2019 • Volume 18, Issue 15 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Silica Standard

OSHA is requesting information from the public on additional engineering and work practice control measures to protect construction workers from silica exposure.

Safe + Sound Week Proclamations

The governors of Kansas and Nebraska signed proclamations designating August 12-18 as Safe + Sound Week to promote the successes of safety and health programs at work.

Reporting Requirements

Employers who haven’t already done so should submit their 2018 Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) to OSHA.

Screenshot of Injury Tracking Application

Teamwork Creates Safer Workplace

A hand tool manufacturer is working with Minnesota OSHA to reduce workplace injury rates.

Partnership Focuses on Keeping Construction Workers Safe

OSHA is partnering with a building company to promote safety during a wastewater treatment facility expansion project.

Partnership - An OSHA Cooperative Program

Global Cold Chain Alliance Renews Commitment to Worker Safety

OSHA and the Global Cold Chain Alliance will continue working together to protect workers from hazardous chemicals.

Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.

Safety Training

Safety starts with training: find an OSHA authorized trainer online.

Trench Safety

Learn how to keep workers safe during trenching and excavation operations with OSHA resources including a poster, flyer, alert, stickers, and videos.

Screenshot of The NIOSH Occupational Exposure Banding Process for Chemical Risk management

Chemical Safety

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recently released a chemical management strategy that can quickly and accurately assign chemicals into categories to protect workers on the job.