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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Case Study

Occupant Comfort

Comfortable workers are more likely to be productive and engaged with their work than those who struggle to work in spaces that create barriers and stresses. With an ever increasing number of environmental issues to be mindful of when designing spaces, NIBS is developing practices that support both sustainability and worker comfort.

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