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Workplace Safety Reminders
Screen healthcare workers for COVID-19 symptoms before they work.
If you see signs of heat illness, call 911.
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Employers must use engineering controls to limit worker exposure to silica during fracking.
Beat the heat while working indoors or outdoors.
Help ensure the safety of workers during a storm.
Today is the first full day of summer. Train workers to recognize heat hazards.
Trenches must have cave-in protection.
Healthcare employers are required to develop and implement a COVID-19 plan for each workplace.
A plan and day-to-day supervision are a start to keeping workers safe from the heat.
Train and evaluate forklift operators before use is permitted.
Keep workers safe in a trench. Slope It. Shore It. Shield It.
Prevent heat illness, provide workers with Water. Rest. Shade.
Have an evacuation plan in place before a wildfire occurs.
June 8 is National Forklift Safety Day. Learn how to help protect workers.
Practice storm evacuation plans on a regular basis.
Drink a cup of water every 20 minutes while working in the heat.
De-energize and ground overhead power lines before work begins.
Train all workers on what to do in case of a storm emergency.
New and returning workers need to build tolerance to heat.
Develop, implement, and enforce an energy control program.
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COVID-19 vaccines are free and available to everyone.
A disaster-specific health and safety plan includes protective equipment.
Label chemicals so workers know the identity and hazards before being exposed to them.
Properly store personal protective equipment to prevent damage.
Disconnect power tools before servicing, cleaning, or changing accessories.
As job tasks and hazards change, review protective equipment needs.
Make sure that clothing has no strings or loose ends that could be caught by machinery.
The highest level of protective equipment provides respiratory, skin and eye protection.
Establish a plan for contacting medical personnel in the event of an emergency.
Beware of overhead and underground utility lines when clearing debris.
If you are in crisis, there is confidential support available 24/7.
Know how to protect yourself during flood cleanup activities.
If you have trouble coping with work-related stress, talk with someone who can help.
It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote or transfer a worker for complaining to OSHA.
New or returning workers need to acclimatize to working in the heat.
Workers have the right to receive required safety equipment.
Don't miss the Fall Stand-Down virtual events happening this week.
Secure ladders at the top and bottom.
Register for the Hispanic Fall Stand-Down webinar.
Join the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.
April 28 is Workers Memorial Day.
Provide all required training for landscaping and horticulture services.
Learn how to keep workers safe behind the wheel.
Have a qualified arborist survey the worksite and tree condition.
Access OSHA Spanish-language compliance assistance resources.
Learn how to create a workplace anti-retaliation program.
Employers and workers need to stay focused behind the wheel.
Know in advance if emergency responders are equipped to perform confined space rescues.
Assess the worksite for fall and falling object hazards.
Read this guide on how to identify counterfeit masks.
You have the right to report if your workplace is unsafe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safe driving is important across all industries.
Provide construction information related to confined spaces.
Only use climbing equipment approved by the manufacturer for tree care work.
Know how to identify a counterfeit 3M respirator.
OSHA accepts whistleblower complaints in any language.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month.
Place a trained observer outside of the grain bin in case of an emergency.
Train workers to use stepladders safely.
Know how to stay safe if you enter a grain bin.
Review your severe weather emergency action plan.
Use a safety harness and an anchored lifeline.
Look for overhead power lines before handling or climbing a ladder.
Prevent work-related eye injuries by using proper PPE.
Stand Up for Grain Safety: March 29- April 2
Ensure restroom exhaust fans are operating at full capacity.
Place posters that encourage good hand hygiene and physical distancing.
Control the accumulation of grain dust through housekeeping.
Do not share objects or tools between workers without appropriately disinfecting them.
Test the air inside grain bins before entering.
Ensure ventilations systems work properly.
Train workers using accessible formats and in a language they understand.
Place a trained observer outside of the grain bin in case of an emergency.
Always inspect the generator for damage or loose fuel lines before use.
Provide the supplies necessary for good hygiene practices.
Determine what PPE is necessary to protect workers.
Never walk down grain to make it flow.
Generators should be used outdoors and at least 20 ft. from doors, windows, and vents.
Implement physical distancing in all communal work areas.
Assign a workplace coordinator responsible for COVID-19 issues.
Turn off and lockout equipment before entering grain bins or performing maintenance.
Never use a generator indoors or in a partially enclosed space.
Use sharps containers that are closable, puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and biohazard labeled.
Train everyone administering vaccines according to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard.
Make sure workers use personal protective equipment properly.
Ensure potentially COVID-19 infected workers are not in contact with other coworkers.
Do NOT pass used sharps between workers.
Use a combination of measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Conduct a COVID-19 workplace hazard assessment.
Use Sharps with Engineered Sharps Injury Protections and other safer needle devices.
Employers should provide supplies for good hygiene.
Improve workplace ventilation.
Provide workers with appropriate personal protective equipment.
Wear all necessary PPE when administering COVID-19 vaccinations.
Train workers on COVID-19 procedures in a language they understand.
Use surgical face masks or cloth face coverings.
Masks can protect everyone, but are not a replacement for physical distancing.
Ensure COVID-19 infected and potentially infected people are not in the workplace.
Wear a mask AND continue to social distance.
Implement a COVID-19 Prevention Program tailored to your workplace.
Report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Address robotic machine hazards with workers.
Never operate a machine without proper safeguards.
Lift with your legs, not your back.
Always maintain 3-point contact when climbing a ladder.
Limit the number of passengers riding in shared-use vehicles.
Empower workers to request a temporary suspension of work activity they believe to be unsafe.
If transporting workers in vans or buses, avoid seating more than two people in the same row.
Clean snow from shoes or boots before mounting a ladder.
Inform staff early and often of steps being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Use videos and other resources to train workers on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Weather permitting, open windows when two or more people are in a vehicle.
Communicate safety and health protocols to workers.
Always read the label before using hazardous chemicals.
Before backing up get out and look around.
Use low-noise tools and machinery.
Always tie-off before climbing a cell tower.
Before entering a trench: Slope It. Shore It. Shield It.
Look for overhead power lines and buried power line indicators.
Find an authorized trainer and avoid fraud.
Allow breaks to warm up in cold environments.
Use partitions installed along production lines where social distancing is not possible.
Immediately separate sick offshore workers from their colleagues.
Move workstations farther apart.
Limit the number of workers in shared living quarters onboard vessels.
Install plexiglass partitions between workstations.
Avoid gathering with colleagues during breaks onshore and offshore.
Clean tools shared by meatpackers and processors.
Face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing.
Maintain at least 3 to 4 feet of clearance around the top and sides of portable generators.
Know who to test and what actions to take based on test results.
Train the least experienced to the most seasoned worker on safe work practices.
Take extra measures to maintain proper physical distance between workers and holiday shoppers.
Use face coverings to protect workers and customers.
Never use portable generators indoors.
Avoid putting your coworkers at risk - stay home if you are sick.
Stay current on public health recommendations.
Train retail workers on the steps necessary to stay safe this holiday season.
Safety training is important for workers of all ages.
Commit to keeping teen workers safe.
Never enter a grain bin without an observer.
Know your exposure risk to COVID-19 at work.
Follow safety tips to protect workers from tree care hazards.
Never exceed a forklift's rated load.
Have a plan to keep workers safe during severe weather events.
Stay informed about the coronavirus to keep yourself healthy.
Follow sanitation requirements to protect workers.
Reminder: Submit your 2019 injury and illness data by March 2.
Keep workers safe from slips when walking on ice and snow.
Machines should be properly safeguarded to prevent amputations.
Employers: Display your injury and illness summary starting
Feb. 1.
Ensure workers know their roles in a safety and health program.
Resolve to follow all personal protective equipment requirements.
Now is a great time to review safety and health programs with workers.
Mark any rooftop hazards hidden by the snow.
Employers should provide cold stress training to workers.
Drivers should use wheel chocks when making deliveries.
Provide warm areas for workers during break periods.
Review emergency plans with all workers prior to sales events.
Know the jobs, equipment, and work hours allowed for youth under 18.
Give clear instructions and train working teens this holiday season.
Never move a mobile ladder occupied by a worker.
When driving, avoid taking medications that make you drowsy.
Test confined spaces for traces of hydrogen sulfide.
Do not take home work clothes or shoes exposed to lead.
Know your workplace noise level.
Develop a fire safety plan and train workers.
Schedule an on-site consultation for help finding and fixing hazards.
Avoid carrying passengers on a tractor.
Look out for utility crews making emergency repairs.
When backing up a vehicle, make sure you can see the spotter.
Use the right ladder for the job.
Know what's below - Call 811 before you dig.
Wear a personal flotation device when working around water.
Dispose of used needles in puncture-resistant containers.
Use ventilation when cleaning up mold.
Consider all water in flooded areas unsafe.
Avoid quick or sharp turns when operating a tractor.
Always guard equipment that has moving machine parts.
Prevent heat illness, provide Water. Rest. Shade.
Keep clear of mortars before and after they launch fireworks.
Always assume that downed power lines are live.
Never block workplace exit routes.
Encourage workers to drink water frequently in heat.
Avoid manually lifting patients.
You have the right to speak up if something seems unsafe.
In construction, use fall protection when working at heights of six feet or more.
Allow workers to leave their work locations to use a restroom when needed.
Prevent trench collapses: Slope It. Shore It. Shield It.
Workers must be trained to operate a forklift.
Flaggers should wear high visibility clothing in work zones.
You must be medically evaluated before wearing a respirator.
Use protective equipment during flood cleanup operations.
Use cave-in protection for trenches.
Use a pushing/guarding device to place food into a slicer, never by hand.
Know signs of exhaustion when responding to severe weather.
Submit data from OSHA Form 300A by March 2.
Know how to work safely in a permit-required confined space, before entering.
Ensure portable generators are properly ventilated.
Always clean and vent oilfield tanks and tankers before work begins.
Assess the need for protective equipment.
Report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Fit test respirators before use.
Address robotic machine hazards with employees.
Never use a generator indoors.
Allow breaks to warm up in cold environments.
Never operate a machine without proper safeguards.
Lift with your legs, not your back.
Always maintain 3-point contact when climbing a ladder.
Always read the label before using hazardous chemicals.
Before backing up get out and look around.
Use low-noise tools and machinery.
Look for overhead power lines and buried power line indicators.
Use fall protection when blue tarp roofing.
Don't walk on blue tarp roofs.
Never walk on grain to make it flow.
Always tie-off before climbing a cell tower.
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