Resources

Sacramento, CA – The California Department of Industrial Relations has issued a new guidance document to help familiarize employers on the state’s updated heat illness prevention rules, which are set to go into effect May 1.

Washington – April is National Workplace Violence Prevention Month, and OSHA hopes to raise awareness by releasing updated guidance for health care and social service workers.

Washington – Two of OSHA’s resources on whistleblower protections are now available in Spanish.

Portland, OR – The Oregon Occupational Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has released new toolbox talks focusing on three fatal incidents.

Lowell, MA – A new online program from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, aims to help nurses cope with stress on the job.

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board has produced a seven-minute video to help employers prevent potentially deadly anhydrous ammonia incidents.

Just as safety pros need to be prepared to identify and abate even the rarest of safety hazards, employers always should be ready for the possibility of a surprise visit from OSHA. Do you know what to do?

This month, veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk discusses how your efforts – even those that are small or go unnoticed – can make a big difference.

Sacramento, CA – A new series of informational videos is intended to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders among dental hygienists.

The New York State Department of Transportation's website offers work zone awareness training tools.