Resources
OSHA compliance, explained by people who do the work.
Practical, CFR-cited guides to the requirements that show up most in real inspections. Each one is educational information, not legal advice — have a qualified safety professional confirm how a standard applies to your workplace.
What Is an OSHA Written Safety Program?
Learn what an OSHA written safety program is, which CFR standards require one, what it must contain, and how to keep it current for inspections.
Read the guideOSHA Lockout/Tagout Requirements: A Compliance Checklist
A practical OSHA lockout/tagout compliance checklist covering 29 CFR 1910.147: written energy control programs, machine-specific procedures, training, and inspections.
Read the guideHow to Conduct a Workplace Hazard Assessment (29 CFR 1910.132)
Step-by-step guide to the OSHA PPE hazard assessment under 29 CFR 1910.132(d), including the written certification requirement, hazard categories, and controls.
Read the guideOSHA vs. State-Plan States: Which Rules Apply to You?
Federal OSHA or a state plan? Learn how OSHA-approved State Plans work, why some are stricter, and how to find out which safety rules apply to your workers.
Read the guideSDS and HazCom Requirements Under OSHA: A Practical Guide
Understand OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200): written programs, Safety Data Sheets, GHS labels, the 16-section SDS format, and training.
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