Occupational safety and health administration program directive 100-1

These policies are intended to ensure uniform enforcement by OSHA's field offices. Enforcement Directives - Directive Number. Directives - Directive Number OSHA Directives are written statements of policy and procedure on a single subject, which generally include implementation guidelines and responsibilities for the Agency's affected offices.

ADM - Administrative Management. CPL - Enforcement and Compliance. DIS - Discrimination. FIN - Financial Management. OFF - Office Services. Use proper fall protection for commercial fishing. Read our latest QuickTakes e-newsletter in English and Spanish. Temporary and permanent workers are protected from retaliation. Encourage young workers to speak up about job hazards.

Determine what PPE emergency response workers need. Use a buddy system to help young workers learn the ropes of a new job. Prohibit young workers from performing certain tasks. Practice earthquake safety procedures at least twice a year.

Waterless hand cleaner and towels are not adequate substitutes for soap and water. Check the driving records of all employees who drive for work purposes. Do not enter onto or below bridged grain or when grain is built up on sides. Always maintain a 3-point contact when climbing a ladder. Never overload a forklift. Lift with your legs, not your back. Properly store personal protective equipment to prevent damage. Identify opportunities to get vaccinated. Wear protective equipment when handling pesticides.

Share your thoughts on how to improve OSHA's whistleblower program. After handling pesticides, clean your hands and change clothes before heading home. Conduct a pre-dive inspection with remotely-operated vehicles. Use self-inspections as a starting point for identifying hazards. Know and calculate water forces that can trap divers. Review, practice and adjust your emergency plan.

Don't wait, plan ahead for extreme weather events. Allow new and returning workers to gradually increase work as they acclimatize to heat. Use generators in well-ventilated areas. If someone shows signs of heat illness, get medical attention and cool them down quickly. Assume downed power lines are energized. Act quickly if you recognize the signs of heat illness.

It is illegal to retaliate against a worker who complains to OSHA. Change your face covering if it gets wet or dirty. Find resources specifically designed for small businesses. Wear a hat and dress for the heat. Download OSHA's recommended practices for safety and health programs. It is illegal to be fired or threatened for reporting a safety issue. Worker participation is a core element of a safety and health program.

Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses by implementing a safety and health program. The updated Small Business Handbook is now available. OSHA is hiring industrial hygienists. Apply now! Learn about your rights this National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. Take advantage of your employer's opportunities to get vaccinated. Limit the number of unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk workers in one place at any time.

Ask your employer about paid leave, if necessary, to get vaccinated. You have an opportunity to develop training that can impact workers. Know how to protect yourself during flood cleanup. When storm-related power outages occur, never use portable generators indoors.

Wear protective gloves when working in contaminated floodwaters. Act quickly if you see signs of heat illness. Take breaks in a shady or cool location. Heat illness can affect workers indoors or outdoors.

Take rest breaks to recover from heat. Drink cool water even if you are not thirsty, every 20 minutes. Employers must use engineering controls to limit worker exposure to silica during fracking. Beat the heat while working indoors or outdoors. Today is the first full day of summer. Train workers to recognize heat hazards.

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. Healthcare employers, notify workers within 24 hours if a person in the workplace is COVID positive. Prevent heat illness, provide workers with Water. June 8 is National Forklift Safety Day. Learn how to help protect workers.

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. Visit vaccines. A disaster-specific health and safety plan includes protective equipment. Label chemicals so workers know the identity and hazards before being exposed to them.

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.

Know how to protect yourself during flood cleanup activities. It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote or transfer a worker for complaining to OSHA. Don't miss the Fall Stand-Down virtual events happening this week. Register for the Hispanic Fall Stand-Down webinar. 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.

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. 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. Ensure restroom exhaust fans are operating at full capacity. Place posters that encourage good hand hygiene and physical distancing.

Do not share objects or tools between workers without appropriately disinfecting them. Ensure ventilations systems work properly. Train workers using accessible formats and in a language they understand.

Always inspect the generator for damage or loose fuel lines before use. Provide the supplies necessary for good hygiene practices. Generators should be used outdoors and at least 20 ft. Implement physical distancing in all communal work areas.

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. Make sure workers use personal protective equipment properly. Do NOT pass used sharps between workers. Practice routine cleaning. Employers should provide supplies for good hygiene. Improve workplace ventilation.

Provide workers with appropriate personal protective equipment. Use surgical face masks or cloth face coverings.