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OSHA Mission

OSHA’s mission is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions through setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education, outreach, and compliance assistance. OSHA has set Construction, General Industry, Maritime...

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Hand Tool Safety

The repetitive use of non-powered hand tools on the job can lead to injury, such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or muscle strain. To help reduce your risk of injury:...

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H2S Awareness

As one of the leading causes of workplace gas inhalation deaths, hydrogen sulfide is a danger that must be taken seriously. Hydrogen sulfide gas is colorless, flammable and has a...

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Motor Vehicle Safety Program

Between 2003 and 2012, there were 18,716 work-related motor vehicle crash fatalities in the U.S. Implementing motor vehicle safety practices for workers who drive on-the-job can help lessen accident risks...

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Working Long Hours

Workers with long shifts or work hours often have increased physical demands on the job and do not get enough sleep. These conditions can impair work performance and increase the...

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OSHA Back Safety

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses are back injuries, and more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year. In...

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Heat Stress Prevention

When sun exposure, extreme heat or high humidity cannot be avoided in a work environment, workers should take the following steps to help prevent heat stress: Drink water frequently. (Approx....

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Work Related Asthma

Workplace exposure to dust, mold, chemicals, and other substances can cause the lung disease ‘Work-Related Asthma’. Exposure to these substances can occur through inhalation or skin contact and the resulting...

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Confined Space Awareness

The term “confined spaces” refers to spaces that were not designed for continuous employee occupancy, but are large enough for an employee to enter and perform work. Often these spaces...