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When the temperature drops, staying safe and warm and performing everyday activities can be challenging and dangerous. Young children, older adults, and the chronically ill are most at risk of having cold-related health problems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges people affected by the ongoing cold weather to take steps to protect themselves,
Read moreWhat is a Respirator? You may have been told by your employer that you need to wear a respirator to perform some of your workplace tasks. In fact, approximately 5% of all U.S. workers in about 20% of all work establishments wear respirators at least some of the time while performing their job functions. These
Read moreEnsuring the safety and health of emergency medical services responders assisting patients at hazardous substance release sites is the focus of a new OSHA publication. “Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders during Treatment and Transport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases” is a companion document to OSHA’s “Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers.” It can
Read moreIn support of the Obama Administration’s Open Government Directive launched Dec. 9, OSHA is systematically publishing employer-specific information about occupational fatalities on its Web site. Employers and workers can use this information to help assure worker safety and health in their own workplaces by taking steps to identify dangerous conditions and prevent future accidents.
Read moreThe regulations outlined in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Semiannual Regulatory Agenda published Dec. 7 are meant to improve the lives of workers throughout their working careers, including ensuring a safe and secure workplace. OSHA’s regulatory priorities include addressing topics such as airborne infectious diseases, cranes and derricks and combustible dust. Read the Regulatory Agenda
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