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Work & Health Resource Center
Useful Sites
United States Department of Labor
About this site: If you have any questions on workplace standards - from health to childcare to aliens to wages -- this is a great place to turn. The site is full of downloadable laws, regulations, standards, programs, services, and more to help you understand the finer points of labor regulations and your rights in the workplace. (http://www.dol.gov/)  Pluses: Whatever labor area you're interested in, you'll find something on it here.  Minuses: There's so much information here that you might find slogging through it all difficult, especially when your search turns up only a confusing regulation or law with no explanation.  Best feature: The fabulous "Quick Guide" helps you quickly comb the site. |
OSHA: Workers' Page
About this site: Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to establish and enforce workplace safety standards. The agency provides health and safety information, training, and assistance to both workers and employers. Check out the newly launched Workers' Page to learn your rights and responsibilities. (http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/index.html) Pluses: Links within the text connect you to other relevant material in English and Spanish. Minuses: The site seems more geared to service and manufacturing work than office jobs. Best feature: A link to a complete list of the agency's safety publications, including guidelines on job hazards and preventing workplace violence. |
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
About this site: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is the federal agency that researches workplace injuries and diseases, and makes recommendations on how to prevent them. The site has plenty reports on everything from indoor air quality to ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders. Employers can also order publications and borrow training videos free of charge. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html Pluses: A comprehensive site map means easy navigating. Minuses: If you aren't a scientist, some of the more technical information in the databases is incomprehensible. Best feature: An alphabetical topic index makes it easy to find what you're looking for at a glance. |
Bureau of Labor Statistics
About this site: Want to know how risky your job is? Plug in your occupation on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Web site to get relevant statistics, articles, news releases, and reports. You'll also find national statistical information here on reported injuries, time off, earnings, unemployment, economic trends, and just about any aspect of employment you can think of. (http://stats.bls.gov/) Pluses: The site is easy to navigate, and the data is presented in clear, easy-to-understand terminology. Minuses: So much statistical information might overwhelm the casual surfer. Best feature: The search engine allows users to target specific professions. |
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