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Helping employers protect worker safety and health since 1971. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is an agency of @USDOL.
- Thank you for connecting with OSHA at the @ASSPSafety Conference. We enjoyed meeting and chatting with you throughout the week. Enjoy a few snapshots from #Safety2026 📷
- It’s invisible. It’s toxic. And it can turn deadly in seconds. Before you enter a confined space: ✅ Test for hydrogen sulfide ✅ Follow proper safety procedures ✅ Protect yourself and your team 🔗 Learn more: osha.gov/hydrogen-sulfi…
- ❓ Workplace safety has come a long way. After OSHA was created in 1970, what was one of the first workplace hazards we tackled? Make your best guess, find the answer in the comments, and let us know how you did.Grain elevators24%Noise exposure26%Confined spaces28%Hazard communication22%50 votesFinal results
- We buckle seat belts and look both ways before crossing the street. Prevention on the job should be no different. Following safety procedures and wearing protective equipment helps ensure workers return home safely to the people who count on them. osha.gov/osha-cares
00:00 - Most earthquake injuries are preventable with the right preparation. Safety starts before the ground shakes: ✅ Have an emergency plan ✅ Train your team ✅ Keep emergency supplies handy Don’t wait for the next shake-up, learn how to prepare today: osha.gov/earthquakes
- Happening today at 10:30 a.m. PT: OSHA’s #Safety2026 Super Session Panel and Keynote 📣 Learn about our priorities and how we’re transforming qualitative safety goals into quantitative, strategic advantages. safety.assp.org
- Learn how OSHA continues to build on a legacy of worker safety by helping businesses and employers prevent workplace incidents before they happen. osha.gov/freedom250 #Freedom250
- Meet OSHA’s Assistant Secretary Dave Keeling 📅 Tue, 6/16, 2:15–3 p.m. PT 📍 Expo Booth 5463 at #Safety2026. safety.assp.org
- During this Trench Safety Stand Down Week (June 15-19), take a few minutes to learn the 5 things you should know to stay safe in a trench:
- 👋 Visit OSHA Booth #5222 at #Safety2026. Chat with health and safety experts. Learn about job opportunities. Pick up some OSHA goodies.
- Find resources and sign up to participate in the Trench Safety Stand Down, coming up June 15-19: nuca.com/events/tssd
- Don’t wait for rain to take shelter. If you hear thunder, find a safe spot. Seek shelter in a fully enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle with the windows up. Keep an eye on the weather and have a plan in place. More: bit.ly/4v4jZQy
