Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) Occupational Safety & Health Branch

Part of the U.S. Department of Defense's Washington Headquarters Service (WHS), the Occupational Safety and Health Branch (OSHB) works to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses through timely hazard identification, facilitating resourceful and relevant hazard abatement, and providing reliable and responsive communication.

Asbestos Awareness
Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness
Bloodborne Pathogens
Confined Space Awareness
Electrical Safety Awareness
Fall Prevention
Hazard Communication
Hazard Recognition and Control
Ladder Safety
Lock Out Tag Out
Permit Required Confined Spaces and Hands On
Personal Protective Equipment

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Did You Know?

Water use in commercial and institutional facilities, such as office buildings and hospitals, account for 17% of publicly-supplied water use in the U.S.

Source: EPA WaterSense

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Case Study

The Workplace Environment as a Catalyst for Social Change

We know workplace design can influence functional behaviors, but can it be a catalyst for social change? Can organizations use the environment to improve the sense of community, increase morale, reduce stress, and develop cross group relationships?

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