Factsheets
Injury & Illness Reporting
Ensuring Compliance with OSHA Recordkeeping
Employers covered by OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements must maintain an accurate OSHA 300 log, which documents work-related injuries and illnesses throughout the year. At the end of each calendar year, they are required to complete and post the OSHA 300A summary in a visible workplace location. This annual posting ensures employees have access to workplace injury data, promoting transparency and safety awareness.
An overview of employer obligations concerning OSHA 300 log and annual posting of the 300A log is provided in this factsheet.
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Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
Controlling Hazardous Energy to Protect Workers
The OSHA Lockout Tagout Standard (29 CFR 1910.147) ensures the control of hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance activities. Simply providing lockout devices is not enough—proper procedures and training are essential.
This factsheet explains the requirements for Permit-to-Work systems, employee trainings, and energy isolation procedures to prevent unexpected startup and protect workers from injury.
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Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
Navigating Your Employees via OSHA's HazCom Regulations
Hazard Communication (HazCom) is a regulatory framework designed to ensure workplace safety by effectively communicating information about hazardous chemicals. Under the OSHA's HazCom standard, employers must provide GHS labeling, safety data sheets (SDS), and proper training to workers handling hazardous substances.
A HazCom fact sheet serves as a quick reference guide summarizing essential compliance requirements that includes details on classification, GSH labeling, employee training, and SDS accessibility.
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Fall Protection
The ABCs of Fall Protection
Fall protection is critical when employees work on elevated surfaces where fall risks exist. OSHA’s Walking-Working Surfaces (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D) and OSHA’s Fall Protection Training Standard (29 CFR 1926.503) mandates proper training, hazard identification, and use of protective systems.
This factsheet outlines the importance of identifying fall hazards, implementing prevention and protection measures, conducting employee trainings, and maintaining certification of training to ensure workplace safety.
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Behavior Based Safety (BBS)
The Power of Positive Behavior in Promoting Safety
Behavior based safety (BBS) is a proactive approach to workplace safety that centers on recognizing and promoting safe behaviors, while also addressing and correcting unsafe practices. It places a strong emphasis on identifying and reinforcing safe behaviors, while providing feedback on unsafe actions.
This factsheet explains how Behavior based safety (BBS) supports risk management by integrating human behavior into safety programs, along with guidance for implementation, and continuous improvement.
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Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Labeling
Standardizing Hazard Communication
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is designed to ensure consistent classification and labeling of chemicals worldwide. It enhances safety by using standardized elements like primary GHS Labels, Hazard Pictograms, and Hazard Statements.
This factsheet highlights key components of GHS, including the format and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and explains how GHS supports effective chemical hazard communication in the workplace.
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Hazardous Waste Generator
Cradle to Grave & Beyond
Hazardous waste generators, both Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) and Small Quantity Generators (SQGs), must follow best practices and regulations for safe hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal. This includes labeling containers, keeping accurate records, conducting inspections, and training employees on proper waste management.
This compliance fact sheet outlines essential guidelines and legal requirements for waste classification, storage, disposal and record-keeping to ensure compliance with EPA regulations.
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Heat Stress Prevention
Strategies for Effective Heat Stress Management
Workers in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing are at high risk for heat-related illnesses due to prolonged exposure to heat and physical exertion. Heat stress occurs when the body can't regulate its temperature. States like California, Minnesota and other states have established occupational heat standards to address this issue.
A heat stress illness factsheet provides essential guidance on recognizing symptoms, implementing preventive strategies, and responding to emergencies.
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Machine Safety
Protect Workers From Amputations
OSHA’s Machinery and Machine Guarding standards ensure worker safety by minimizing hazards from machine hazards such as crushing, cutting, entanglement and nip points. Machine guard mitigates injuries such as amputations, lacerations, and crushing. Employers must train workers on guard use and maintenance to uphold a safe workplace.
This factsheet provides concise guidance on machine guarding requirements, hazards, and mitigation, protecting workers from preventable harm.
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Powered Industrial Trucks - Forklift
Navigating Forklift Safety: Finding the Center of Gravity
Understanding a forklift’s center of gravity is crucial for safe operation, as it directly impacts stability and load balance. Each forklift model has unique handling requirements, load capacities, and maneuvering restrictions, making it essential for operators to familiarize themselves with these specifics.
This factsheet outlines requirements for forklift training, certification of training, use of a daily vehicle inspection form, understanding forklift capacity, and maintaining safe operation standards in the workplace.
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Permit Required Confined Space
The Silent Threat: Exploring Confined Space Atmosphere Hazards
Confined spaces can be dangerous due to hazardous atmospheres, including toxic gases or low oxygen levels, often undetectable without proper monitoring. Workers must be aware of these dangers and take precautions by conducting assessments and following safety protocols to reduce risks.
Learn about the responsibilities of both employers and employees under OSHA, including protocols for confined space entry and hazard recognition outlined in this factsheet.
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