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Remembering Lost Workers

Mina Elsaid, 19
Pablo Rodriguez, 48
Wellington Ramos Sandoval, 27
Charles Lawrence, 71
Carlos Cabellos, 38
Gerald "Jerry" Daniels, 42
Cesar Moran, 59
Wade Krueger, 64
Mason Nelson, 19
Carolina Brea Franks, 26
Sam DeJaynes, 64
Timothy Hannold, 50
Jennifer Plant, 37
Aturson Dortelus, 70

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Ensure vehicles are safe and properly maintained.

Enforce proper backing up techniques for farm equipment.

5 things you should know about grain safety.

Bring holiday hires up to speed on safety.

Make safe driving an integral part of your business culture.

Always wear seatbelts when operating a forklift.

Stand clear when opening doors to unload deliveries.

Know how to stay safe if you enter a grain bin.

Know how to protect yourself during flu season.

Join us for a free webinar on safety during hurricane cleanup.

Keep forklifts clear of dock edges.

Don’t miss out – register for our free webinar on hurricane response.

Introducing members of our team.

File a retaliation complaint within 30 days.

Employers are required to provide hearing exams and protection.

See 5 things you should know about filing a retaliation complaint.

Designate quiet areas so workers can gain relief.

Get to know us – We are OSHA.

Exposure to loud noise results in permanent hearing loss.

Know when to report a fatality or serious injury.

Help your small business with a free on-site consultation.

Select low-noise tools and machinery.

Protect workers from slips, trips and falls during disaster response.

Check out our resources on storm cleanup and recovery.

Clearly mark work zones to avoid accidental entry.

Always place portable generators outdoors and far from enclosed areas.

Wear proper PPE when removing downed trees.

Assume all downed power lines are energized.

Wear PPE when working in contaminated floodwaters.

Learn how to use our Severe Injury Report dashboard.

Mark’s employer retaliated after he complained. See how he prevailed.

Heat illness can affect workers indoors or outdoors.

Know your workplace noise levels.

Look for broken branches before trimming trees.

Get help after losing a colleague or loved one on the job.

Employees who complain about food safety are protected from retaliation.

Never use generators indoors or in confined spaces.

Wear proper PPE when using chainsaws and chippers.

Beware of overhead and underground power lines when clearing debris.

Know how to protect yourself during flood cleanup activities.

Watch a father describe the loss of his son from heat illness.

Prepare workers for emergencies and have a plan.

Allow workers to acclimatize to heat.

Make it okay to talk about mental health concerns.

Everyone can help prevent suicide.

Practice evacuation plans on a regular basis.

Train workers on heat illness prevention.

There is help when coping with work-related stress.

We remember the lives lost and those forever affected by 9/11.

Provide workers with water, rest, and shade.

Remind employees of available mental health services.

Determine what PPE emergency response workers need.

Hydration is essential to preventing heat-related illness.

We want to hear from you. Comment on the proposed heat rule by Dec. 30.

Workers have the right to a workplace safe from heat hazards.

Regardless of race, language or citizenship status - all workers have the same right to a safe workplace!

Assume all downed power lines are energized.

Know retaliation protection by industry.

Some jobs are more likely to lead to injuries.

Did you know you can file two types of complaints?

Various laws protect you from retaliation for reporting violations.

View Injury Tracking Application data updates.

Safe + Sound Week is here! Get involved.

Watch this new video about whistleblower complaints.

Find bilingual materials and activities for Safe + Sound Week.

See which jobs led to injuries last year. We have the data.

Promote your events during Safe + Sound Week.

You have the right to speak up about unsafe working conditions.

Not everyone tolerates heat the same way.

Know your rights this National Whistleblower Day.

Engage your workers in activities to promote safety.

Employers can’t retaliate against you for speaking up about hazards.

Join Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 12-18.

Properly evaluate vessel confined spaces.

Train workers in a language they understand.

Feeling lucky? Enter our Beat the Heat photo contest.

Know how to safely use and store cleaning chemicals.

Talk about mental health at work.

Our photo contest is open to you.

Stay hydrated to prevent heat illness.

Follow OSHA standards on machine guarding.

Train workers on the hazards of cleaning chemicals.

Capture photos promoting heat safety by July 19.

Allow new and returning workers time to build tolerance to heat.

Properly install firework mortar boxes, racks and drums.

Submit your photos showing indoor heat safety.

Board vessels using a gangway or ladder.

Enter for a chance to win our heat photo competition.

Require employees to wear a personal flotation device.

Follow safe lifting and loading practices at ship terminals.

Summer starts today – think heat prep every day.

Photograph and submit your heat safety images.

Ensure vessel confined spaces are ventilated.

Evaluate the hazards preservative coatings present on vessels.

Share your photos of outdoor heat safety.

Know the hazards associated with shipbreaking.

Inspect lifting devices before their use on reefers.

Train small boat operators before conducting diving activities.

Show us heat safety in action! Enter our photo contest.

Use proper fall protection on vessels.

View our resources on workplace stress.

Enter our Beat the Heat photo contest!

Remind workers to drink water throughout their shift.

Create a written heat plan.

Know how to protect workers from falls.

Wear sunscreen when working outdoors.

Remind workers of available mental health services.

Use fall protection when working 6 ft. or more above ground.

Assemble an emergency kit and keep it ready.

You have the right to receive protection from excessive heat.

Make it okay to talk about mental health concerns.

Help workers acclimate to heat.

3 steps to prevent falls: Plan. Provide. Train.

Train workers on heat illness prevention.

Visit the Tornado Response and Recovery webpage to keep workers safe.

Join the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, May 6-10.

Today, we are bringing our workplace safety expo to you virtually!

If you’ve lost a colleague or family on the job. Join us today.

Take 30 minutes today and see how we can help you.

Show your support for every worker coming home safely.

We honor fallen workers. Share their story.

Commemorate loved ones lost on the job.

Use authorized signaling methods in work zones.

Save the date for Workers Memorial Day.

Know how to protect yourself during flood cleanup activities.

Provide required training for landscaping and horticulture workers.

Get help coping with a work-related loss of a loved one.

Join us for Workers Memorial events April 22-25.

Have an evacuation plan before a flood occurs.

Exit routes should be clearly marked and well lit.

Inject mindful moments into your day to de-stress and do your best.

Don’t leave tools on stepladders.

Test the air inside grain bins before entering.

Locate escape routes and emergency exits.

Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder.

Place a trained observer outside of the grain bin.

Conduct evacuation drills in case of a fire.

Avoid using ladders on soft ground.

Limit the accumulation of grain dust through housekeeping.

Call 988 if you are struggling with mental health.

Train workers on emergency action plans.

Don’t place a ladder on unstable bases.

Turn off and lock out equipment before entering bins.

Join us for the Grain Safety Stand Up.

Maintain a 3-point contact when climbing a ladder.

Ensure PPE properly fits workers of all body types.

Don't enter a bin when grain is built up on the side.

Tomorrow is the deadline to submit injury and illness data.

Never overload a forklift.

Stand Up for Grain Safety: March 25-29

Remove snow from your boots before climbing a ladder.

Protect workers from cold stress.

Keep doors to cold storage areas unlocked.

Warm up then shovel snow in small amounts.

Know how to properly dress for the cold.

Employers, never provide injury and illness data that could identify a worker.

Train workers on the symptoms of cold stress.

Refuel a snow blower before starting it.

Encourage workers to change out of wet clothes and footwear.

Only employers of a certain size and industry must provide data.

Keep an emergency kit in all work vehicles.

Apply for an OSHA internship by Feb. 20.

Train cold storage workers on extreme temperature hazards.

Learn ways to prepare your workplace before an earthquake hits.

Mark any rooftop hazards hidden by snow.

Learn how to submit injury and illness data in this free webinar.

Properly insulate or ground guy wires.

Use caution when walking on rail car platforms.

Request a free, confidential on-site consultation for your business.

Train workers on how to properly use ladders.

Properly label chemical hazards.

New to ITA? It’s easy. Create ITA and Login.gov accounts.

Allow workers to use a restroom when needed.

Use proper PPE when operating a chainsaw.

See how compliance assistance specialists help workplaces.

Keep walking and working surfaces clean and free of debris.

Check if you’re required to submit injury and illness data.

Schedule winter work breaks in warm dry areas.

Ensure that safety data sheets are readily accessible for use.

Never use portable generators indoors.

Train workers on how to properly wear PPE.

See new requirements for submitting injury and illness data.

Ensure floors are dry to avoid slips.

Take frequent breaks during snow removal.

Contact your outreach trainer to replace an OSHA card.

Follow sanitation requirements to protect workers.

We are now accepting employers’ injury and illness data.

View a sample hazard communication label.

Help your small business with a free on-site consultation.

Wear proper footwear when walking on snow or ice.

Submit your injury and illness data starting Jan. 2.

Prepare workers for emergencies and have a plan.

Avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes during flu season.

When it’s cold out, schedule work after the day warms up.

Review injury and illness reporting requirements for 2024.

Use vehicle horns at cross aisles and obstructed areas.

Ensure dock ladders and stairs meet OSHA specifications.

Have an emergency kit ready for winter weather.

Report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

Wear seatbelts when operating a forklift.

Ensure pinch points are adequately guarded.

Create a flexible staffing plan to reduce workplace stress.

Have clear visibility of work area when operating a forklift.

Ensure vehicles are safe and properly maintained.

Properly position insulators on ungrounded guy wires.

Park trucks on level ground and close to receiving door/site.

Seasonal workers have the same rights as full-time workers.

Allow workers to acclimatize to the cold.

Learn the key facts about rail car safety.

Train young workers to recognize workplace hazards.

Provide proper lighting and work surfaces near conveyors.

Learn 9 ways to protect workers this holiday season.

Train, evaluate and certify all forklift operators.

Make the flu less severe – get a flu shot.

Check out our holiday workplace safety resources.

Learn how to stay safe during your seasonal job.

Have an emergency plan if you’re expecting large crowds.

Train flaggers on work zone safety.

For help with workplace stress, call, text or chat 988.

Review the contractor diving plan.

Trenches must have cave-in protection.

3 steps to prevent falls: Plan. Provide. Train.

Know your rights! Listen to our PSAs in multiple languages.

Ensure proper access to scaffold.

Use authorized signaling methods in work zones.

Place heavier stock loads on lower or middle shelves.

Access interactive web-based training.

Only trained and certified workers should operate a forklift.

Promptly clean up spills of flammable liquids.

Train workers on heat illness prevention.

Know how to dress for the heat.

You have the right to be protected from excessive heat.

Workers have the right to operate safe machinery.

Not everyone tolerates heat the same way.

Reduce injury costs and increase profitability.

Enter for a chance to win our Beat the Heat contest.

Keep work 10 ft. away from power lines.

Train, evaluate and certify forklift operators.

Maintain copies of safety data sheets for chemicals.

Introducing a new process for employers to report Form 300A.

Start the new year as a safety technician.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity?

Wear proper footwear when walking on snow or ice.

Use snow removal methods that do not involve workers going on roofs.

Help ensure the safety of workers during a storm.

Establish policies for reporting workplace violence incidents.

Make safe driving an integral part of your business culture.

Use seats with adjustable lumbar support on powered industrial trucks.

Make the flu less severe – get a flu shot.

Train workers in the safety management of hazardous chemicals.

If you meet our Form 300A reporting requirements, link your ITA account to Login.gov.

Visit OSHA’s Workplace Stress webpage.

Safeguard machines with devices to prevent contact with points of operation.

Do not give rides or use forklifts to lift people.

Train workers in operating and inspecting working platforms.

Know the health effects of any product used in your salon.

Explore OSHA's training resources in Spanish.

Prevent amputations by using secure and strong guards.

Conduct routine maintenance of powered industrial trucks.

Know your rights! Listen to our PSAs in multiple languages.

Get a flu vaccine today! Shots save lives.

Wear protective clothing to avoid contamination with mold.

Employers must assess working conditions for longshoring workers.

Securely attach tags to energy isolating devices.

Provide temporary workers the same training as regular workers.

Wear employer-provided gloves during unlashing and stowage of turnbuckles.

Include a medical surveillance program in your training.

Participate in an Oct. 12 meeting on OSHA’s PSM rulemaking project.

Review your emergency action plan.

Interested in preventing catastrophic chemical-release incidents? Join us Oct. 12.

Never use generators indoors or in confined spaces.

Visit OSHA's Flood Response and Recovery webpage to keep workers safe.

Beware of overhead and underground power lines when clearing debris.

Use our Hurricane eMatrix tool for recommendations on PPE.

Find resources for hurricane preparedness and response.

Get emergency supply kits and keep them in easily accessible designated shelter locations.

Train workers on how to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE.

Ensure that each tractor operator uses a seatbelt properly.

Learn more about becoming an OSHA compliance officer.

Enforce proper backing up techniques for farm equipment and vehicles.

Identify and report unsafe holes or openings in walking/working surfaces.

Never allow untrained workers to drive an ATV.

Include workers in the development of training programs.

Start your career with OSHA as a Compliance Officer!

Help your small business with a free OSHA on-site consultation.

Request a free, confidential on-site consultation for your small business.

Download the poultry workers’ rights wallet card now in Marshallese.

Talk with someone for help coping with work-related stress.

Display OSHA’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Poster in your workplace.

Get free, confidential crisis counseling 24/7 by calling or texting 988.

You have the right to request an OSHA inspection.

Workers have the right to receive required safety equipment.

You have the right to speak up about hazards without retaliation.

You have the right to a safe and healthful workplace.

Prepare an agricultural safety emergency action plan.

Download the poultry workers’ rights poster now in Marshallese.

Download the new heat illness prevention checklist for small businesses.

Remain indoors at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder.

Train workers about heat illness symptoms.

Work in teams of two to ensure better control of rods and turnbuckles.

Visit osha.gov/careers to join our team.

Assume that all overhead wires are energized.

Allow new and returning workers to acclimatize to working in the heat.

Find resources for hurricane preparedness and response.

Hold safety talks before and after lashing operations.

Inform temporary workers about heat-related hazards.

Train all workers on lightning safety.

Join thousands of businesses for Safe + Sound Week to keep workers safe.

Remind workers to drink water throughout their shift and beyond.

Get emergency supply kits and keep them in easily accessible designated shelter locations.

Start your career with OSHA to make a difference. Apply now!

Participate in the national Safe + Sound event. Register now!

Download the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App.

Visit OSHA's Flood Response and Recovery webpage to keep workers safe.

Know how to protect yourself during flood cleanup activities.

Wear protective gloves when working in contaminated floodwaters.

July 30 is Whistleblower Appreciation Day. Learn more about whistleblower protections.

Employers can’t retaliate against workers who speak up about unsafe working conditions.

Implement earlier start times and rotate workers to limit heat exposures.

OSHA employees are eligible for a competitive salary and benefits package.

Provide regular access to cool water and shaded areas.

Learn about workplace safety and health programs during Safe + Sound Week.

If you’re passionate about on-the-job training, join the OSHA team.

Read OSHA Assistant Secretary's response to the alarming rise in trenching fatalities.

Add lightning safety to your emergency action plan.

Wear protective gloves when working in contaminated floodwaters.

Beware of overhead and underground power lines when clearing debris.

Provide workers with lashing gear that is the proper type, length, and diameter.

Help protect workers across the country. Join OSHA.

Check area weather reports before working outdoors.

Use our Hurricane eMatrix for recommendations on PPE.

Properly install mortar boxes, racks and drums.

Here are 5 Things You Should Know to Stay Safe in a Trench.

When thunder roars, go indoors!

See what opportunities await you at osha.gov/careers.

It is officially summer today, but prepare for heat every day.

Check out the OSHA Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool.

Make a safety zone around your business to protect workers from wildfires.

Download the free It’s the Law poster in 12 languages.

Forklift operators must complete forklift training and be certified.

Promptly provide first aid for any heat illness symptoms.

Ensure that workers who operate aerial lifts are properly trained.

Employers must ensure there is a safe way to enter/exit a trench.

Ensure that all workers at a tree care operation are trained in hazard recognition.

Train workers to use required respirators correctly.

Rest long enough to recover from heat.

Never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.

Take steps now to protect workers from tropical storms and hurricanes.

Have an evacuation plan in place before a wildfire occurs.

OSHA is hiring, be a part of our mission.

Wear sunscreen when working outdoors.

Train workers on how to safely perform lashing duties.

Make it okay to talk about mental health concerns.

Ensure workers know what to do in case of a heat illness emergency.

Only use climbing equipment approved by the manufacturer for tree care work.

Train workers on common heat illness symptoms.

Provide all required training for landscaping and horticulture workers.

Remind employees of available mental health services.

Train workers on safe tractor operations.

Employers are responsible for providing workers with water, rest, shade.

Everyone can help prevent suicide.

Get your certificate for participating in the 2022 Fall Prevention Stand-Down.

Always wear fall protection when working 6 feet or more above the ground.

Aerial lifts must only be used with fall protection equipment including tie-off.

Workers need to build tolerance to heat and take frequent breaks.

Watch a father's story on the loss of his son from heat illness.

View fall prevention resources in English and Spanish.

Jim Barber shares the pain of losing a son to heat illness.

Today is Workers Memorial Day. Join us at 1 p.m. ET.

Participate in the Fall Stand-Down this May 2-6.

Submit comments electronically for OSHA’s stakeholders meeting on heat.

Workers are protected for reporting potential money laundering violations.

Workers have the right to a workplace safe from extreme heat hazards.

Workers have the right to report criminal antitrust violations without retaliation.

Join OSHA to discuss protecting workers from heat hazards this May 3.

Join the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

Dying should not be part of the job. Join us on April 28 to help spread the message.

Participate in OSHA’s stakeholders meeting to protect workers from heat.

Join us in commemorating workers who lost their lives.

Learn how to conduct a Safety Stand-Down.

Assess the worksite for fall and falling object hazards.

Routinely check on workers who are at risk of heat stress.

Place a trained observer outside of the grain bin.

Wear fall protection when working 6 feet or more above the ground.

Turn off and lockout equipment before entering grain bins.

Never use generators indoors or in confined spaces.

Wear proper PPE when using chainsaws and chippers.

Seek immediate medical care for all animal bites.

Train workers on safe tractor operations.

Face the ladder when climbing up or down.

Use a camera to assist with storage and retrieval of unit loads.

Practice evacuation plans on a regular basis.

Only put ladders on a stable, level surface.

Watch for signs of heat illness and act quickly.

Download the free It’s the Law poster.

If you have been retaliated against, file a whistleblower complaint within 30 days.

You have the right to work on machines that are safe.

Train workers using a language and vocabulary they understand.

Participate in the Stand-Down May 2-6 to prevent falls in construction.

You have the right to request an OSHA inspection.

Do not cross flooded roadways.

Maintain a 3-point contact when climbing/descending a ladder.

Today is the deadline to submit 2021 injury and illness data.

Have an evacuation plan before a flood occurs.

Employers can’t fire, demote, or retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint with OSHA.

Apply for an OSHA career today!

Federal law entitles you to a safe workplace.

Employers have 1 week left to submit 2021 injury and illness data.

Evaluate and control hazards from preservative coatings on vessels.

Set the ladder at the proper angle.

Review your sharps Exposure Control Plan with workers.

March 2 is the deadline for submitting Form 300A data.

Keep forklifts clean; free of excess oil and grease.

Make a safety and health program part of daily operations.

Reposition worktables to avoid a long reach.

Regardless of race, language or citizenship status - all workers have the same right to a safe workplace!

Ensure temporary workers know how to do their work safely.

Remove workers and livestock from manure pits before agitation.

Use snow removal methods that do not involve workers going on roofs.

Employers have 1 month left to submit 2021 injury and illness data.

Post warning signs in the language of the worker at confined space entries.

Wear proper footwear when walking on snow or ice.

Prohibit the use of portable electronic devices while driving.

Employers in certain industries must submit OSHA injury and illness data.

Only trained and certified workers may operate a forklift.

Train retail workers to report workplace violence.

Know if you have to submit your injury and illness data by March 2.

Use powered equipment designed for outdoors and wet conditions.

Provide a working phone within 50 feet of a manure storage structure.

Assume all downed or damaged power lines are energized.

Train workers on the risks of each chemical being stored.

Refuel a snow blower prior to starting the machine.

Dispose of used needles in proper secured containers.

You can be part of the OSHA team. Apply today!

Keep the vehicle's exhaust pipe clear of snow.

Provide warm areas for use during break periods.

Commit to a safer workplace in 2022.

Fifty years ago, worker safety became a national priority.

See how workplace safety improved during OSHA's 50 years.

For 50 years, OSHA has helped transform America’s workplaces.

Employers can begin submitting 2021 Form 300A data on Jan. 2, 2022.

Keeping workers safe can be your career. Apply today!

Provide annual bloodborne pathogen training.

Make a difference. Join the OSHA team today!

Always use generators in well-ventilated areas.

Perform a written engineering survey on each structure before demolition.

Assume all downed power lines are energized.

Workers should always wear proper safety equipment.

Train anyone using a chainsaw on how to use it safely.

Visit the Tornado Response and Recovery webpage to keep workers safe.

Join our team! Apply now.

Wear a high visibility vest at all times in vehicular traffic areas.

Use a device to lift and reposition heavy objects.

Use self-inspection checklists to identify workplace hazards.

Drive forklifts slowly on docks and dock plates.

Make the flu less severe—get a flu vaccine.

Activate safety features on sharps devices.

Train temporary workers before they begin a project.

Keep an emergency kit in all work vehicles.

Inspect manure structure ventilation system prior to entry.

Wear bright visible clothing at warehouse and dock sites.

Download our updated Small Business Safety and Health Handbook.

Do not give rides or use forks to lift people.

If you are in crisis, there is confidential support available 24/7.

Look for overhead power lines before handling or climbing a ladder.

Keep walkways and access areas clear and dry on refrigerated containers.

Drivers should use wheel chocks when making deliveries.

Workers have the right to receive required safety equipment.

Maintain ladders free of oil, grease and other slipping hazards.

Give clear instructions and train working teens this holiday season.

Review emergency plans with all workers.

Never position yourself under a jacked vehicle or equipment on chassis.

Wear fall protection when working on elevated surfaces outside the crane’s cab.

Inspect lifting devices prior to use on reefers in marine terminals.

If you have trouble coping with work-related stress, talk with someone who can help.

Subscribe to QuickTakes in English and Spanish.

Establish work procedures that prevent texting while driving.

Use proper fall protection for commercial fishing.

Read our latest QuickTakes e-newsletter in English and Spanish.

Inform workers of their rights in a language they understand.

Temporary and permanent workers are protected from retaliation.

Encourage young workers to speak up about job hazards.

Determine what PPE emergency response workers need.

Reduce the noise level with engineering controls.

Use a buddy system to help young workers learn the ropes of a new job.

Get a flu vaccine – it’s more important than ever.

Prohibit young workers from performing certain tasks.

If you are outside during an earthquake, stay outside.

Practice earthquake safety procedures at least twice a year.

Train young workers to identify hazards.

Look for overhead power lines before handling or climbing a ladder.

Waterless hand cleaner and towels are not adequate substitutes for soap and water.

Do not enter onto or below bridged grain or when grain is built up on sides.

Do not walk on or “down” the grain to make it flow.

Always maintain a 3-point contact when climbing a ladder.

Find an authorized trainer and avoid fraud.

Safety training is important for workers of all ages.

Never overload a forklift.

Lift with your legs, not your back.

Properly store personal protective equipment to prevent damage.

Identify opportunities to get vaccinated.

Wear protective equipment when handling pesticides.

Train young workers on agricultural hazards.

Test the air within a bin or silo prior to entry.

Share your thoughts on how to improve OSHA's whistleblower program.

After handling pesticides, clean your hands and change clothes before heading home.

Train commercial dive teams on lockout/tagout procedures.

Conduct a pre-dive inspection with remotely-operated vehicles.

Use self-inspections as a starting point for identifying hazards.

Know and calculate water forces that can trap divers.

Review, practice and adjust your emergency plan.

You have the right to speak up for a safe workplace without retaliation.

Don't wait, plan ahead for extreme weather events.

Vaccines are the optimal step to protect against COVID-19.

QuickTakes is now available in Spanish.

Join the Construction Suicide Prevention Stand-Down Sept. 6-10.

Allow new and returning workers to gradually increase work as they acclimatize to heat.

Use generators in well-ventilated areas.

If someone shows signs of heat illness, get medical attention and cool them down quickly.

You have the right to speak up about hazards without retaliation.

Only use gas/diesel-powered generators outdoors.

Act quickly if you recognize the signs of heat illness.

Visit OSHA's Flood Response & Recovery webpage to keep workers safe.

You have the right to be treated equally.

Find out more about how to file a complaint.

You have the right to request an OSHA inspection.

It is illegal to retaliate against a worker who complains to OSHA.

Change your face covering if it gets wet or dirty.

Report each COVID-19 worker fatality to OSHA within 8 hours.

Wear a hat and dress for the heat.

You have the right to a safe and healthful workplace.

It is illegal to be fired or threatened for reporting a safety issue.

Worker participation is a core element of a safety and health program.

On day 1, work no more than 20% of a shift at full intensity in the heat.

You have the right to be paid properly.

Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses by implementing a safety and health program.

The updated Small Business Handbook is now available.

OSHA is hiring industrial hygienists. Apply now!

Learn about your rights this National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.

You have the right to report an unsafe workplace.

At-risk workers should follow COVID-19 recommended precautions and policies.

Maintain the COVID-19 log as though it is a confidential medical record.

Take advantage of your employer's opportunities to get vaccinated.

Limit the number of unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk workers in one place at any time.

Nonprofits can apply for $21M in training grants to improve worker safety and health.

Grant funds of $11.8M to develop workplace training and educational materials are here.

Ask your employer about paid leave, if necessary, to get vaccinated.

You have an opportunity to develop training that can impact workers.

Identify opportunities to get vaccinated.

Apply for $10M to prevent work-related infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

Determine if the COVID-19 Healthcare ETS applies to your workplace(s).

Know how to protect yourself during flood cleanup.

Wear protective gloves when working in contaminated floodwaters.

Find resources for hurricane preparedness and response.

Act quickly if you see signs of heat illness.

Heat illness can affect workers indoors or outdoors.

Take rest breaks to recover from heat.

Drink cool water even if you are not thirsty, every 20 minutes.

$21M is available in training grants. Apply now!

Employers must use engineering controls to limit worker exposure to silica during fracking.

Beat the heat while working indoors or outdoors.

Help ensure the safety of workers during a storm.

Trenches must have cave-in protection.

Healthcare employers are required to develop and implement a COVID-19 plan for each workplace.

A plan and day-to-day supervision are a start to keeping workers safe from the heat.

Train and evaluate forklift operators before use is permitted.

Keep workers safe in a trench. Slope It. Shore It. Shield It.

Healthcare employers, notify workers within 24 hours if a person in the workplace is COVID-19 positive.

Prevent heat illness, provide workers with Water. Rest. Shade.

Have an evacuation plan in place before a wildfire occurs.

June 8 is National Forklift Safety Day. Learn how to help protect workers.

Drink a cup of water every 20 minutes while working in the heat.

De-energize and ground overhead power lines before work begins.

Train all workers on what to do in case of a storm emergency.

Develop, implement, and enforce an energy control program.

Visit vaccines.gov to find free COVID-19 vaccines near you.

COVID-19 vaccines are free and available to everyone.

A disaster-specific health and safety plan includes protective equipment.

Label chemicals so workers know the identity and hazards before being exposed to them.

Properly store personal protective equipment to prevent damage.

Disconnect power tools before servicing, cleaning, or changing accessories.

As job tasks and hazards change, review protective equipment needs.

Make sure that clothing has no strings or loose ends that could be caught by machinery.

The highest level of protective equipment provides respiratory, skin and eye protection

Establish a plan for contacting medical personnel in the event of an emergency.

Beware of overhead and underground utility lines when clearing debris.

If you are in crisis, there is confidential support available 24/7.

Know how to protect yourself during flood cleanup activities.

If you have trouble coping with work-related stress, talk with someone who can help.

It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote or transfer a worker for complaining to OSHA.

New or returning workers need to acclimatize to working in the heat.

Have a fall rescue plan.

Workers have the right to receive required safety equipment.

Don't miss the Fall Stand-Down virtual events happening this week.

Secure ladders at the top and bottom.

OSHA is hiring! Apply here.

Join the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

Provide all required training for landscaping and horticulture services.

Learn how to keep workers safe behind the wheel.

Have a qualified arborist survey the worksite and tree condition.

Access OSHA Spanish-language compliance assistance resources.

Learn how to create a workplace anti-retaliation program.

Employers and workers need to stay focused behind the wheel.

Know in advance if emergency responders are equipped to perform confined space rescues.

Assess the worksite for fall and falling object hazards.

Read this guide on how to identify counterfeit masks.

You have the right to report if your workplace is unsafe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safe driving is important across all industries.

Provide construction information related to confined spaces.

Only use climbing equipment approved by the manufacturer for tree care work.

Know how to identify a counterfeit 3M respirator.

OSHA accepts whistleblower complaints in any language.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness month.

Place a trained observer outside of the grain bin in case of an emergency.

Train workers to use stepladders safely.

Know how to stay safe if you enter a grain bin.

Review your severe weather emergency action plan.

Use a safety harness and an anchored lifeline.

Look for overhead power lines before handling or climbing a ladder.

Stand Up for Grain Safety: March 29- April 2.

Ensure restroom exhaust fans are operating at full capacity.

Place posters that encourage good hand hygiene and physical distancing.

Do not share objects or tools between workers without appropriately disinfecting them.

Test the air inside grain bins before entering.

Ensure ventilations systems work properly.

Train workers using accessible formats and in a language they understand.

Place a trained observer outside of the grain bin in case of an emergency.

Always inspect the generator for damage or loose fuel lines before use.

Provide the supplies necessary for good hygiene practices.

Determine what PPE is necessary to protect workers.

Generators should be used outdoors and at least 20 ft. from doors, windows, and vents.

Implement physical distancing in all communal work areas.

Assign a workplace coordinator responsible for COVID-19 issues.

Turn off and lockout equipment before entering grain bins or performing maintenance.

Never use a generator indoors or in a partially enclosed space.

Use sharps containers that are closable, puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and biohazard labeled.

Train everyone administering vaccines according to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard.

Make sure workers use personal protective equipment properly.

Ensure potentially COVID-19 infected workers are not in contact with other coworkers.

Do NOT pass used sharps between workers.

Use a combination of measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Practice routine cleaning.

Conduct a COVID-19 workplace hazard assessment.

Use Sharps with Engineered Sharps Injury Protections and other safer needle devices.

Employers should provide supplies for good hygiene.

Improve workplace ventilation.

Provide workers with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Wear all necessary PPE when administering COVID-19 vaccinations.

Train workers on COVID-19 procedures in a language they understand.

Use surgical face masks or cloth face coverings.

Masks can protect everyone, but are not a replacement for physical distancing

Ensure COVID-19 infected and potentially infected people are not in the workplace.

Implement a COVID-19 Prevention Program tailored to your workplace.

Address robotic machine hazards with workers.

Never operate a machine without proper safeguards.

Lift with your legs, not your back.

Always maintain 3-point contact when climbing a ladder.

Limit the number of passengers riding in shared-use vehicles.

If transporting workers in vans or buses, avoid seating more than two people in the same row.

Clean snow from shoes or boots before mounting a ladder.

Inform staff early and often of steps being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Use videos and other resources to train workers on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Weather permitting, open windows when two or more people are in a vehicle.

Communicate safety and health protocols to workers.

Always read the label before using hazardous chemicals.

Before backing up get out and look around.

Use low-noise tools and machinery.

Always tie-off before climbing a cell tower.

Look for overhead power lines and buried power line indicators.

Find an authorized trainer and avoid fraud.

Allow breaks to warm up in cold environments.

Use partitions installed along production lines where social distancing is not possible.

Immediately separate sick offshore workers from their colleagues.

Move workstations farther apart.

Limit the number of workers in shared living quarters onboard vessels.

Install plexiglass partitions between workstations.

Avoid gathering with colleagues during breaks onshore and offshore.

Clean tools shared by meatpackers and processors.

Face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing.

Maintain at least 3 to 4 feet of clearance around the top and sides of portable generators.

Know who to test and what actions to take based on test results.

Train the least experienced to the most seasoned worker on safe work practices.

Take extra measures to maintain proper physical distance between workers and holiday shoppers.

Use face coverings to protect workers and customers.

Never use portable generators indoors.

Avoid putting your coworkers at risk - stay home if you are sick.

Stay current on public health recommendations.

Train retail workers on the steps necessary to stay safe this holiday season.

Safety training is important for workers of all ages.

Commit to keeping teen workers safe.

Never enter a grain bin without an observer.

Know your exposure risk to COVID-19 at work.

Follow safety tips to protect workers from tree care hazards.

Never exceed a forklift's rated load.

Have a plan to keep workers safe during severe weather events.

Stay informed about the coronavirus to keep yourself healthy.

Follow sanitation requirements to protect workers.

Reminder: Submit your 2019 injury and illness data by March 2.

Keep workers safe from slips when walking on ice and snow.

Machines should be properly safeguarded to prevent amputations.

Employers: Display your injury and illness summary starting Feb. 1.

Ensure workers know their roles in a safety and health program.

Resolve to follow all personal protective equipment requirements.

Now is a great time to review safety and health programs with workers.

Mark any rooftop hazards hidden by the snow.

Employers should provide cold stress training to workers.

Drivers should use wheel chocks when making deliveries.

Provide warm areas for workers during break periods.

Review emergency plans with all workers prior to sales events.

Know the jobs, equipment, and work hours allowed for youth under 18.

Give clear instructions and train working teens this holiday season.

Never move a mobile ladder occupied by a worker.

When driving, avoid taking medications that make you drowsy.

Test confined spaces for traces of hydrogen sulfide.

Do not take home work clothes or shoes exposed to lead.

Know your workplace noise level.

Develop a fire safety plan and train workers.

Never overload a forklift.

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Reminders

Workplace Safety Reminders

Find resources for cleaning up after a storm at osha.gov/hurricane.