Guidance Search
The Department of Labor provides this guidance search tool as a single, searchable location where users may search for guidance issued by any of the Department’s agencies, including significant guidance documents under Executive Order 12866. Individual guidance documents are maintained on the various agency websites, and if you know what agency you are looking for, you may also find guidance by navigating directly to that agency’s website. The Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register, which are not maintained by the Department, also include some of the Department’s interpretations of law and similar material.
The Department and its agencies issue guidance to provide clarifying information and technical assistance to the public on existing statutory and regulatory rights and obligations, inform the regulated community about best practices, and provide other useful information. The contents of these documents do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way, except as authorized by law or incorporated into a contract, cooperative agreement, or grant.
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This Instruction continues a Local Emphasis Program (LEP) for safety and health inspections of employers engaged in the manufacturing of wood pallets.
This Notice cancels the Local Emphasis Program for occupational exposures to lead in General Industry and Construction.
Creates a scheduling system for implementation of the National Emphasis Program for Amputations
Creates a scheduling system for inspections of construction sites
Creates a scheduling system for inspections of warehousing, storage, and distribution yards; and use of powered industrial trucks
Creates a scheduling systems for ship and boat building and repair, and shipbreaking
Creates a scheduling system for smelters in federal jurisdiction
Creates a scheduling system for programmed inspections of federal agencies
Creates a scheduling system for hotels and casinos in federal jurisdiction in Region IX
Creates a scheduling system for longshoring inspections
Creates a scheduling system for inspections of retail facilities in Hawaii and U.S. Territories in the Pacific
CPL 02-00-161 - National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation
[De Minimis] Violation Notices: Blood Laboratory Proficiency Testing and Approval - [1910.1025; 1910.1025(j)(2)(iii); 1926.62 ; 1926.62(j)(2)(iii)]
This document represents OSHA's summary of the scope of coverage and protected activity and the procedures for handling investigations under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
This document represents OSHA’s summary of the scope of coverage and protected activity and
the procedures for investigating and adjudicating retaliation complaints under the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010.
Hazard Communication Standard – SDS responsible party and hazards not otherwise classified - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(f)(6); 1910.1200(g)(2)(ii); 1910.1200 App C; 1910.1200 App D]
Prescription medications, such as an Epi-Pen considered medical treatment beyond first-aid. - [1904.7]
The use of braces with rigid stays. - [1904.7(b)(5)(ii)(F)]
Informing OA/SAA/RAP Sponsors of updated criteria for determining whether an apprenticeship program registered by OA satisfies the minimum requirements for National Program Standards (NPS) for apprenticeship. This guidance also provides the “minimum nati
Clapper, Daniel
Zierman, Rock
A powered industrial truck is not unattended if still in view by the nearby operator - [1910.178(m)(5)(ii)]
Chainsaws: Working Safely with Chainsaws Fact Sheet
Material to assist plan administrators in selecting an auditor and reviewing the audit work and report.
Describes some of a plan's obligations and briefly explains the procedures and timelines for filing disability claims.
Describes some of a plan's obligations and briefly explains the procedures and timelines for filing health claims.
Answers to common questions dislocated workers ask and list of resources.
Brief information on health coverage option rights and protections for retirement benefits after job loss.
Information on the laws that protects workers' health benefits and tips for making the most of their health benefits.
Q&As to clarify basic WHCRA rights.
A simplified explanation of ERISA's health and disability benefit claims rules.
Summarizes COBRA continuation coverage and explains the rules that apply to group health plans to help them comply.
Investigation of the Failures of Three Hammerhead Cranes on September 10, 2017, in Miami and Fort Lauderdale in the Wake of Hurricane Irma
Time spent in wellness activities bebefit the employee and are not hours worked under 785
Sales representatives are exempt under 7(i) based on firm being retail
Graders who travel internationally for a nonprofit for expenses only are volunteers
Food service operations and movie theaters are one establishment for 13(b)(27)
This letter provides guidance on the employer's “No-fault” attendance policies; and roll-off of attendance points.
This letter provides guidance on organ donation as a serious health condition.
A series of six videos showing full and proper implementation of Table 1 controls.
Hearing Conservation Program - [1910.95(c)]
Barton, Tomasina
Clarification on the use of a cold therapy only setting on a therapeutic device is first-aid - [1904.7(b)(5)(ii)]
Crystalline Silica: FAQs for the Construction Industry (2018, August).
Enforcement (revised 2018, August).
Laws and Regulations (revised 2018, August).
Poultry: Safe Work Practices in Poultry Processing ◦English (PDF). OSHA Publication 3959, (2018, August).
Protecting Workers From Silica Hazards in the Workplace (2018, August).
Sample Silica Training Presentation for Construction (2018, August)
Webpage discussing worker protection against occupational Legionella exposure and infection, including information about domestic and industrial water system management and Legionellosis outbreak response.
EPA Risk Pesticides Subject to HCS Labeling - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(b)(5)(i); 1910.1200(b)(5)(v); 1910.1200(g)]
Who can perform a pulmonary function test (PFT) in compliance with the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards? - [1910.1053(i)(2)(iv); 1926.1153(h)(2)(iv)]
Compliance with the access provisions when using a software application containing the records - [1904.35; 1904.40; 1904.29(b)(6)]
A video to educate employees and employers on the health consequences of respirable crystalline silica exposure.
Weinberger, Eric
Along with 29 CFR 825, WHD FOH Chapter 39 contains the WHD's interpretative positions regarding the FMLA.
Hazard Communication Standard – SDS Physical and Chemical Properties - [1910.1200]
Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Record and the OSHA’s Federal Labor Laws Poster - [1910.1020(g)(1); 1910.1020(c)(5); 1910.1020(c)(6); 1903.2 ]
LMRDA and OLMS overview for union members and officials.
Guidance to WHD field staff to help determine whether home care, nurse, or caregiver registries (registries) are employers under the FLSA.
election guidance for officials
Provides guidance on the safe operation of powered equipment used in marine terminal operations
Trucking Industry
This guidance product helps improve traffic safety in marine terminals by providing information on the factors that contribute to traffic-related injuries and how to prevent them.
Provides information on protection from retaliation for raising workplace health and safety concerns and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses in Spanish
Workers in the consumer financial product and service industries are protected from retaliation for reporting violations of the CFPA or any other provision of law that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Spanish.
Truck drivers and other workers affecting commercial motor vehicle safety or security are protected from retaliation for reporting or engaging in activities related to certain commercial motor vehicle safety, health or security conditions (in Spanish).
Individuals working for railroad carriers and their contractors and subcontractors are protected from retaliation for reporting potential safety or security violations to their employers or to the government (in Spanish).
This document provides an overview of whistleblower protections under the National Transit Systems
Security Act in Spanish.
Safe Forklift Operation (PDF). ◦Spanish (PDF). OSHA Publication 3949, (2018, July).
Individuals working for NRC contractors, subcontractors, and licensees and DOE contractors and subcontractors are protected from retaliation for reporting potential violations of the ERA or the AEA to their employers or to the government (in Spanish).
The construction and repair of vessels is hazardous work with potential worker exposures to toxic chemicals, radiation, harmful dust, electric shock, and slips, trips and falls. As a result, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary for
Portableand hand-held tools are a common part of shipyard employment. These tools help perform tasks that otherwise would be difficult or impossible. However, these tools can be hazardous and have the potential for causing severe injuries when used or mai
Exit route stairways that comply with the codes of the NFPA and the IFC - [1910.6; 1910.34; 1910.35; 1910.36(g); 1910.37]
HCS pictogram labeling of DOT-39 Non-Refillable Cylinders - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(f)(1)]
Commercial fishing document
Addresses Roll-on and Roll-off operations; the hazards associated and ways to protect workers
Flammable Liquid Processing Letter - [1910.106; 1910.119]
Avian Influenza Safety and Health Topics Page (revised 2018, June).
Lead Exposure: Protecting Workers at Indoor Firing Ranges (PDF). OSHA Publication 3771, (2018, June).
Lead Exposure: Protecting Workers at Indoor Firing Ranges QuickCard™
Lead Hazards: Protecting Workers at Indoor Firing Ranges (PDF). OSHA Publication FS-3772, (2018, June).
Protecting Workers in Trenches ◦English (PDF). OSHA Publication 3215, (revised 2018, June).
Protecting Workers in Trenches ◦Spanish (PDF). OSHA Publication 3255, (revised 2018, June).
Safe + Sound Week (2018, June).
Safe Forklift Operation (PDF). ◦English (PDF). OSHA Publication 3949, (2018, June).
Shipyard Employment: Personal Protective Equipment (PDF). OSHA Publication FS-3951, (2018, June).
Shipyard Employment: Safe Use of Portable and Hand-Held Power Tools (PDF). OSHA Publication FS-3950, (2018, June).
Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI) Bulletin No. 8 - Respiratory Protection (PDF). OSHA Publication 3952, (2018, June).
Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI) Bulletin No. 9 - Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation (PDF). OSHA Publication 3953, (2018, June).
Provides overview of the Department's Association health plans rules.
Investigation of the Trench Collapse at I-95 on February 4, 2018, in Miami, FL
Webpage discussing worker protection against occupational influenza exposure and infection, particularly for avian flu strains.
Inventory of occupational chemical information providing identification characteristics and physical properties, exposure limits, sampling information, and additional resources.
Covers Policies for VPP implementation
Toxic Metals
Revised Draft MHPAEA Disclosure Template.
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