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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Health

Good health has both physical and psychological components. Being healthy means the absence of disease and illness, as well as feeling positive about life and work. The workplace can play a role in the health of workers by eliminating risks and creating conditions that support cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.

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