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OSHA Receives "Best of the Web" Recognition from Business Insurance
Both OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) were recognized for providing valuable Web information relative to "Safety and Loss Control Services". To be eligible for consideration, a Web site must provide relevant information or services to Business Insurance’s audience of commercial risk and benefits management professionals. The site must also be open to the public and freely accessible on the World Wide Web.

The following article praising OSHA's Web site appeared in the 11/03/2003 edition of the Business Insurance. It was written by BI Senior Editor, Meg Fletcher.

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Web site reflects and furthers the agency’s mission of helping to ensure safe and healthful workplaces throughout the United States.

    Since it was created legislatively in 1970, OSHA has sought to publicize its role in providing safety and loss control information as well as both mandatory and voluntary programs to help employers and workers.

    The OSHA Web site provides not only a discussion of employers’ and workers’ rights but also a vast amount of information, which loads quickly. Its minimalist approach to design-which uses deep gold and various shades of blue banners as well as a lighter blue screen down the right margin-helps separate numerous categories of information without making the page difficult to read.

    Employers will want to seek out the site primarily for detailed information on OSHA programs and issues related to workplace safety, as well as for Web links to copies of laws and guidelines. In addition, an alphabetical site index and a keyword search function help users to navigate an impressive amount of information about specific industry issues.

    Employers also may be interested in background information on key safety and health topics, such as construction and ergonomics. Also, employers may seek out the latest information on various hazards, as well as statistical information, including inspection data.

    In addition, employers interested in learning about specific safety topics and conveying that information to workers should not overlook the site’s link to "Publications/ Posters."

    OSHA’s Web site also offers compliance assistance information, including consultation and training.


LINKS:

The complete "Best of Web" listing from Business Insurance.
The Feature on OSHA from Business Insurance.
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