September 20, 2019 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

September 20, 2019 • Volume 18, Issue 17 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Opioid Toolkit for Employers

A new employer toolkit from the National Safety Council aims to help employers create workplace safety programs focused on opioids.

Protecting Poultry Workers

An alliance with the poultry industry focuses on reducing and preventing key industry hazards to keep workers safe.

Whistleblower Rights

OSHA has been granted authority to handle worker retaliation complaints under the Taxpayer First Act.

OSHA's New Director of Construction

Scott Ketcham was named the new director of OSHA’s Directorate of Construction.

Field Operations Manual Updated

Updates will help inspectors more effectively protect workers from occupational hazards.

National Safety Congress

OSHA addresses the most frequently cited standards with a national audience of safety professionals.

Oregon Small Business Achieves SHARP Status

A window and door manufacturer teams with Oregon OSHA to protect workers.

Partnership Focuses on Construction Safety

OSHA is partnering with a Georgia construction company and contractors to protect workers during construction of a data center.

Partnership - An OSHA Cooperative Program

Alliance Program Signings

Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.

Whistleblower Protection

An energy infrastructure company must pay back wages, damages, and fees for retaliating against a worker who reported the company’s attempt to violate oil spill reporting requirements.

Oil and Gas Training Tool

OSHA’s updated Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool includes solutions to common well site incidents, hot work, and hydrogen sulfide hazards.