OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages provide regulatory and enforcement information, hazard identification and controls as well as best practices and other resources to assist employers, …

Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs Hazard Prevention and Control Effective controls protect workers from workplace hazards; help avoid injuries, illnesses, and …

The main goal of safety and health programs is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths, as well as the suffering and financial hardship these events can cause for workers, …

View our small business resources in multiple languages. Safety isn’t seasonal – make it a priority when preparing orders. Submit your comments on the proposed heat rule by Jan. 14, 2025. …

What to do in an emergency The employer's responsibilities under the program Workers' rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act Provide information on the safety and health …

Existing safety and health programs (lockout/tagout, confined spaces, process safety management, personal protective equipment, etc.). Input from workers, including surveys or …

Partnership for Electrical Safety. The Partnership for Electrical Safety (PES) believes that every American working on or near energized electrical equipment deserves equal protection from …

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created OSHA, which sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards. There are OSHA standards for construction, …

Safety and Health Management System Establishing a safety and health management system (SHMS) (i.e., safety program) is an effective way of protecting workers from potential hazards …

The Safety Pays Program raises awareness of how occupational injuries and illnesses can impact a company's profitability. The program features multiple tools to help employers estimate costs …