// Free OSHA Compliance Resources
Plain-language OSHA guides, checklists, and tools for employers, safety officers, and HR managers. Updated for 2025.
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The compliance questions employers ask most — answered in plain language.
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→// Industry-Specific Guidance
Every industry has its own hazard profile. Find the guides and checklists that apply to your workplace.
Fall protection, scaffolding, trenching, electrical
Machine guarding, LOTO, ergonomics, noise
Bloodborne pathogens, ergonomics, workplace violence
Slips/falls, chemical handling, fire safety
Ergonomics, emergency exits, fire extinguishers
Forklift safety, hazmat, loading docks
Pesticide safety, tractor rollover, heat illness
Arc flash, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout
Stop guessing. Our industry-specific checklists walk you through every requirement so nothing gets missed before your next inspection.
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Fast answers to the questions employers ask most often.
Yes. Most OSHA regulations apply to all employers regardless of size. However, businesses with 10 or fewer employees in low-hazard industries are partially exempt from OSHA's injury and illness recordkeeping requirements. Read the full guide →
You have 15 working days from receipt of the citation to contest it. If you do not contest within this window, the citation and penalty become final. Learn what to do after an OSHA citation →
OSHA requires training in many specific areas including hazard communication, PPE use, emergency action plans, fire safety, and more. Requirements vary by industry and job task. See training requirements →
OSHA 10-Hour training is designed for entry-level workers and covers basic safety awareness. OSHA 30-Hour is for supervisors and safety personnel, covering topics in much greater depth. Full comparison guide →