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?

Indoor contaminants such as dust mites, molds, cockroaches, pet dander, secondhand smoke and some chemicals can trigger asthma attacks. About one in 16 children and one in 12 adults suffer from asthma.

Source: CDC | Asthma opens in new window

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Case Study

The Importance of Daylight

While many people prefer to be in spaces with abundant daylight, a critical question is to what extent the benefits of daylight matter to those who spend the majority of their time indoors, particularly in an office setting.

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