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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provides info on agency's standard for confined spaces in construction and how best to summon emergency services
ways to keep agriculture workers safe
identifies different types of supported scaffolds and safety measures to take before use, including training
part of a series of guidance documents on safety and health requirements for temporary workers
part of a series of guidance documents on safety and health requirements for temporary workers
provides Zika Virus history and general control and prevention including employer actions for outdoor workers. Developed with CDC/NIOSH.
provides Zika Virus history and general control and prevention including employer actions for outdoor workers. Developed with CDC/NIOSH.
Contains interpretations regarding the employment relationship required for the FLSA or Act to apply, to the geographical limits of the Act's applicability, and employment which is specifically excluded from coverage under the Act.
WHD's position regarding coverage under FLSA or Act, which is based on the individual employee's engagement in or production for interstate or foreign commerce or in a closely related process or occupation directly related to such production.
Contains the statutory definition of "enterprise" and interpretative bulletin 29 CFR 779.200 through 779.235 interpretations regarding the principles which determine the activities which are included within an enterprise for purposes of the Act.
Supplements Part I of Rulings and Interpretations Number 3 (R&I No. 3) and WHD's position concerning the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (PCA).
Supplements 29 CFR 4 and WHD's position concerning the NcNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
Supplements 29 CFR 1, 3, 5-7 and WHD's position concerning the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA).
A Guide for Consumers and their Familiesto the Fair Labor Standards Act
To provide guidance to State Workforce Agency Administrators for the funding and management of FY 2016 annual grant allocations in order to perform FLC program activities
Webpage under "Youth In Transition" discussing the Federal Partners in Transition and the partners roles.
Provides a summary of the silica standard for General Industry and Maritime
Provides guidance for clinicians who will be conducting examinations for the silica rule
Provides guidance for clinicians who will be conducting examinations for the silica rule
OSHA provided clarification on whether it has an absolute requirement that needleless connectors be used on vascular access lines.
Clarification of work practice controls when using needless connectors - [1910.1030(d)(2)(i)]
Determining if the injury or illness would apply to the work-related exception - [1904.5(b)(2)(vi)]
Determining if the injury or illness would apply to the work-related exception 1904.5(b)(2)(vi).
Informs community of revocation process.
To provide the staff of the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) and State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) staff, Registered Program Sponsors, and other Registered Apprenticeship Partners information that clarifies what entities may serve as a Sponsor of a Registered Apprenticeship program.
Expiration date of annual crane inspections and annual inspection requirements. - [1926.1412(f)(1)]
Sautter
Sautter
This set of FAQs addresses the summary of benefits and coverage.
Aligning existing standards with a growing zip-line industry to prevent more fatalities from falls.
CPL 03-00-020 - OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Shipbreaking - 03/07/2016
Injury and Illness Reports
Updates procedures for intake of reports from employers, data collection, and sorting in OIS system.
Updating internal guidance to area offices regarding reporting requirements for severe injuries
hazards associated with Ebola and workers
hazards associated with Ebola and workers
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and the Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) requested guidance under the Hazard Communication Standard 2012 (HCS 2012) for the requirement to develop safety data
Safety data sheets for custom blend fertilizers - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(b)(1); 1910.1200(f)(1); 1910.1200(f)(5); 1910.1200(g)(1); 1910.1200(g)(4)]
Describes how employers may request emergency procedures for their H-2B application
Clarifies the regulatory requirement for SWA job orders
The document describes the recognition of 9 fatalities during the manual gauging of oil and gas tanks between 2010 and 2015 that led to the characterization of the chemical hazards associated with manual gauging of oil production tanks. The volatile org
This document establishes a Region I pilot program to use abbreviated Reports of Investigation on a certain population of cases in order to streamline operations and address the current backlog of cases and national performance goals.
This resource is consistent with the Bureau's mission to make working women aware of their job rights and is updated routinely.
Respirator fit test requirements - [1910.134(f); 1910.134(f)(2); 1910.134(k)]
Application of the Health Coverage Market Reforms and other Provisions of the Affordable Care Act to Student Health Coverage.
Based on a fatality in 2011, provides technical information about working safely with hydrogen gas-cooled electric generators used in power plants. Includes references to 29 CFR 1910.103, 146, 147, 269, 303, 307, and 1200.
This memorandum revises the procedures for handling significant whistleblower cases.
Explains the historical significance of issuing the Final Rule to lower coal dust exposure for miners in the effort to end black lung disease, a debilitating illness that continues to devastate coal miners, their families and communities.
Addresses frequently asked questions received from stakeholder meetings and email regarding ending black lung and the final rule to lower miners' exposure to respirable coal mine dust.
Technical information about four different hazards and controls to consider when using scissor lifts. Based on fatality trends.
designed to help manufacturers and importers of chemicals identify chemical hazards and classify these hazards according to OSHA's Haz Comm Standardinformed about and better understand these hazards as required by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard.
identifies health and safety risks to workers who manually gauge or sample fluids on production and flowback tanks
update to preexisting document
September 1, 2015 Collapse of a Steel Building during Erection at Bryant University, Smithfield, RI
This resource is consistent with the Bureau's mission to make working women aware of their job rights. This map is updated routinely.
This memorandum clarifies that OSHA will accept an otherwise untimely whistleblower complaint where the complainant and respondent have made a private agreement that tolls (extends) the deadline for filing a whistleblower complaint.
Clarify regulatory requirements for successors in interest to assume an H-2A labor certification
Combines and summarizes OSHA existing guidance about restroom access and sanitation in one webpage with links. Includes four bullets that bring together restroom access interpretations from over the last 20 years.
Administrator's interpretation concerning joint employment under FLSA and MSPA
Set of FAQs clarifying regulatory requirements for employers of mobile workforces.
overview of bonding requirements
Bonding worksheet to assist unions in filing
This memorandum serves to clarify the proper application of the Section 11 (c) work refusal interpretive regulation, 29 C.F.R. 1977.12(b)(2).serves to clarify the proper application of the Section 11 (c) work refusal interpretive regulation, 29 C.F.R. 197
Describes the impact of the 2016 DOL Appropriations Act on H-2B processing
Clarifies changes to Appendix B as a result of the 2016 DOL Appropriations Act
Supplements and explains the Miners' Rights and Responsibilities Program designed to further understand the roles, rights, and responsibilities of miners' representatives.
haz comm standard and worker safety
haz comm standard and worker safety
haz comm standard and worker safety
update to preexisting booklet
This memorandum explains how agency staff should proceed when a respondent breaches a whistleblower complaint-related settlement agreement, a preliminary reinstatement order, or a final order of either an ALJ or ARB.
The Preventing Farm Vehicle Backover Incidents Fact Sheet identifies hazards that can occur when a vehicle is backing up. The project referenced similar languages from in the Construction Backover Safety and Health Topic Page. Overall the guidance product
Provides guidance on standards and procedures for H-2A employment in herding or production of livestock occupations.
Guidance regarding credit toward wages under section 3(m) of the FLSA for lodging provided to employees and the requirements for taking the credit, as well as the proper method of accounting for it in calculating wages, when an employer provides lodging to employee.
IIAR Eye Wash and Shower LOI (Smith Letter) - [1910.151(c)]
Determining whether daily stretches are considered medical treatment or fist-aid. - [1904.7(b)(5)(i); 1904.7(b)(5)(ii); 1904.7(b)(5)(ii)(M); 1904.7(b)(5)(iii); 1904.7(b)(5)(iv)]
Hazard Communication classifications - [1910.1200(b)(1); 1910.1200(d)(1); 1910.1200(d)(2); 1910.1200 App B]
Labeling requirements for absorbent clay products in various packaging configurations - [1910.1200(d); 1910.1200(f)(1)(i); 1910.1200(f)(1)(ii); 1910.1200(f)(1)(iii); 1910.1200(f)(1)(iv); 1910.1200(f)(1)(v); 1910.1200(f)(1)(vi)]
Principe, William
Provides critical technical information about electric arc furances necessary to prevent fatal explosions. Based on an incident where a worker nearly died from burns.
DOL announced changes to data sources
worker safety
Requirements for labeling of products shipped for export only to non-U.S. destinations, under the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) - [1910.1200(f)(1)]
Complements OSHA's Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Assistance; includes case studies and successful strategies from a variety of healthcare facilities.
This instruction outlines the policy framework for administering the OSHA Consultation Program and revises and clarifies processes and procedures for administering and monitoring Consultation Projects.
This guidance is on the potential hazards that workers can encounter during the repair and maintenance of refrigeration systems.
Clarification on the recording of injuries involving broken or chipped teeth - [1904.7]
Clarification on the work-related exemption involving personal tasks outside the assigned working hours - [1904.5]
FPT document discussing what to know about youth transition services for students and youth with disabilities.
Can energized electrical outlets and switches be taped when rooms are painted - [1926.405(j)(1)(i)]
Safe practices to protect roofing workers from hazards in construction.
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