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Safety and Health Topics

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Winter Weather

Winter weather presents hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and environmental cold.

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Seasonal Flu

Make sure you and your employees have the most up to date guidance on preventing the spread of the flu in the workplace.

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COVID-19

Stay up-to-date on the latest information for workers and employers.

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Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment minimizes exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

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Workplace Violence

A well-written and implemented workplace violence prevention program can reduce the incidence of workplace violence.

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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, workers and safety and health professionals ensure safer workplaces.

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Are you interested in web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics? Try OSHA's eTools, eMatrix, Expert Advisors and v-Tools! For other training material, visit OSHA's Training web page. If you are an employer or a small business, visit OSHA's web pages for employers and free services to small businesses. For other General Safety and Health Information, visit the General Safety and Health References page.

Report a Fatality/Severe Injury

All employers are required to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye. A fatality must be reported within 8 hours. An in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or eye loss must be reported within 24 hours.

 

Report a Fatality or a Severe Injury