Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure these conditions for America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
5 articles by Occupational Safety and Health Administration:
Fall Prevention Safety Tips for Employers
The following tips highlight some of the key issues that employers should consider when planning, implementing, and maintaining their fall prevention programs. Full story
U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Electronically Submitting Injury, Illness Reports
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended the date by which employers must electronically report injury and illness data. Full story
The Departments of Justice and Labor announce expansion of worker endangerment initiative
In an effort to prevent crimes that put lives and the health of workers at risk, the Departments of Justice and Labor announced a plan to more effectively prosecute such crimes. Full story
OSHA issues proposed rulemaking clarifying the ongoing obligation to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries
OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that clarifies an employer’s continuing obligation to make and maintain an accurate record of each recordable injury and illness. Full story
OSHA calls for water, rest and shade
On June 20 OSHA spoke with more than 80 meteorologists and weather broadcasters about OSHA's campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers. Full story
