Safety and Health

This page provides links and information to several important resources that assist Illinois businesses and employers keep current and better understanding the safety and health concerns in the workplace.

OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the nation's leading agency for safety in the workplace.

National Safety Education Center

This OSHA-related training center provides workplace safety and health training to public and private sector workers, supervisors, and employers. Their services include:

• Becoming an OSHA Outreach Trainer,
  
• Specialty course offerings,
• Designing a course for your company and much more.
  

Check out their website today.

Build Safe

The Construction Safety Council offers a variety of construction safety and health resources to keep the workplace safe. View their training calendar here and see what courses are available today.

Health & Safety Services

Click here to find resources and services for your business using the State of Illinois' search services search engine.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

What are the most common fatal workplace injuries in Illinois and other states? Find out using the Bureau of Labor Statistics search tool.

Fire Safety

Make sure your business is up to state code when it comes to fire safety. This site offers helpful information for safety tips, how to test important building features, and general safety.

Building Regulations

Keep your business safe and up to date with the latest regulation requirements for the following:

• Boilers and Pressure Vessels
  
• Elevators
  
• Fire Prevention and Building Safety
• Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities
• Underground Storage Tanks
• Statistics and Reports

Read more on the Illinois State Fire Marshall's website.

Accessibility

Is your business safe and accessible? Be sure you are up to best practices with the latest standards by reviewing the Illinois Site Inspection Checklist document.

Mental Health Cost Calculator

The National Safety Council has created an Employer Cost Calculator to demonstrate the cost of employee mental health and illness for employers. This tool provides more information for businesses of any size or industry.