Special Resources » Agencies: Occupational Safety (USA & Intl)


Access to the official government agencies responsible for the country's occupational safety laws.

The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.
Associations » International Safety
Resources concerned with workplace safety polices and issues internationally

African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety [4584] African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety : Resource Info
Focuses on workplace safety and health issues in Africa

International Safety » Australia
References from government and business entities in Australia

OHS: Safe Work Australia [209] OHS: Safe Work Australia : Resource Info
National body responsible for occupational health and safety in Australia

OHS: Workcover Tasmania Workplace Health & Safety [8534] OHS: Workcover Tasmania Workplace Health & Safety : Resource Info
Employer occupational health and safety requirements for Tasmania

OHS: WorkSafe in Western Australia [1546] OHS: WorkSafe in Western Australia : Resource Info
Online information service provided by WorkSafe Western Australia

Victorian WorkCover Authority [9729] Victorian WorkCover Authority : Resource Info
The manager of Victoria's workplace safety system

International Safety » Bahrain
References from government and business entities in Bahrain

Bahrain Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs: Occupational Safety [12790] Bahrain Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs: Occupational Safety : Resource Info
Occupational safety law requirements for Bahrain

International Safety » Bulgaria
References from government and business entities in Bulgaria

OHS: Bulgarian General Labour Inspectorate - Executive Agency [25484] OHS: Bulgarian General Labour Inspectorate - Executive Agency : Resource Info
Enforces workplace safety requirements in Bulgaria

International Safety » Canada
References from government and business entities in Canada

Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research [9735] Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research : Resource Info
Addresses workplace injury control in Alberta, Canada

Occupational Health and Safety - Ontario [157] Occupational Health and Safety - Ontario : Resource Info
Canadian health and safety guidelines, engineering data sheets, alerts and information bulletins

Occupational Safety and Health Division - Nova Scotia [15922] Occupational Safety and Health Division - Nova Scotia : Resource Info
Responsible for workplace safety in Nova Scotia

OHS: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety [369] OHS:  Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety : Resource Info
CCOHS - Canada's national resource for occupational health and safety information

OHS: Workplace Health & Safety Program - Canada [5289] OHS: Workplace Health & Safety Program - Canada : Resource Info
Federal government program responsible for workplace safety and health

Workplace Safety & Health Division - Manitoba [191] Workplace Safety & Health Division - Manitoba : Resource Info
Responsible for workplace safety for the government of Manitoba, Canada

International Safety » Denmark
References from government and business entities in Denmark

OHS: Danish National Institute of Occupational Health [13969] OHS: Danish National Institute of Occupational Health : Resource Info
Responsible for occupational health in Denmark

International Safety » Estonia
References from government and business entities in Estonia

OH&S: Estonian Occupational Health & Safety Information [25477] OH&S: Estonian Occupational Health & Safety Information : Resource Info
Information on occupational health and safety in Estonia

International Safety » European Union
References from government and business entities about European Union

OHS: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work [2853] OHS: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work : Resource Info
European Commission Agency responsible for workplace safety and health

International Safety » Finland
References from government and business entities in Finland

OHS: Finish Institute of Occupational Health [23359] OHS: Finish Institute of Occupational Health : Resource Info
Concerned with matters related to occupational safety and health in Finland

OHS: Finnish Institute of Occupational Health [4343] OHS: Finnish Institute of Occupational Health : Resource Info
Promotion of occupational health & safety and elimination of occupational health hazards

International Safety » France
References from government and business entities in France

OHS: INRS National Research and Safety Institute [4364] OHS: INRS National Research and Safety Institute : Resource Info
Conducts study and research programmes to improve the health and safety of workers

International Safety » Germany
References from government and business entities in Germany

OHS: Executive Division Prevention of the HVBG - Germany [14704] OHS: Executive Division Prevention of the HVBG - Germany : Resource Info
Offices for health and safety at work, occupational medicine, worker safety training, etc.

OHS: Federal Association for Occupational Safety and Health - Germany [4393] OHS: Federal Association for Occupational Safety and Health - Germany : Resource Info
German institutions dealing with occupational safety and health

International Safety » Greece
References from government and business entities in Greece

OHS: Greek Occupational Health and Safety [25502] OHS: Greek Occupational Health and Safety : Resource Info
Information about workplace safety and health requirements in Greece

International Safety » Hong Kong
References from government and business entities in Hong Kong

OHS: Hong Kong Occupational Safety & Health Divisions [4371] OHS: Hong Kong Occupational Safety & Health Divisions : Resource Info
Access to the four divisions of Occupational Safety & Health

OHS: Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health Council [4398] OHS: Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health Council : Resource Info
Responsible for workplace safety and health in Hong Kong

International Safety » Hungary
References from government and business entities in Hungary

OHS: Hungarian Focal Point for Safety and Health at Work [25487] OHS: Hungarian Focal Point for Safety and Health at Work : Resource Info
Information on safety and health at work in Hungary

International Safety » Iceland
References from government and business entities in Iceland

OHS: Administration of Occupational Safety and Health in Iceland [25479] OHS: Administration of Occupational Safety and Health in Iceland : Resource Info
Responsible for enforcing occupational safety and health legislation in Iceland

International Safety » India
References from government and business entities in India

OHS: DGFASLI of the Ministry of Labour - Government of India [17848] OHS: DGFASLI of the Ministry of Labour - Government of India : Resource Info
Directorate General, Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI)

International Safety » Ireland
References from government and business entities in Ireland

OHS: Health & Safety Authority of Ireland [4338] OHS: Health & Safety Authority of Ireland : Resource Info
Department of Enterprise and Employment unit responsible for workplace safety

International Safety » Israel
References from government and business entities in Israel

OHS: Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene [25860] OHS:  Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene : Resource Info
Israel's national public institution concerned with the workplace safety and health

International Safety » Italy
References from government and business entities in Italy

OHS Agency: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Prevention - Italy [13961] OHS Agency: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Prevention - Italy : Resource Info
Responsible for promulgating and enforcing workplace safety regulations in Italy

OHS: Italian Focal Point for Health and Safety at Work [25503] OHS: Italian Focal Point for Health and Safety at Work : Resource Info
Provides information about workplace safety requirements in Italy

International Safety » Japan
References from government and business entities in Japan

OHS: Industrial Safety and Health Department - Japan [4401] OHS: Industrial Safety and Health Department  - Japan : Resource Info
Located within the Labour Standards Bureau - responsible for occupational safety and health

OHS: Japan Industrial Safety & Health Association [4375] OHS: Japan Industrial Safety & Health Association : Resource Info
Responsible for workplace safety and health in Japan

OHS: National Institute of Industrial Safety - Japan [4402] OHS: National Institute of Industrial Safety - Japan : Resource Info
Japanese government body that conducts research in industrial accidents and prevention

International Safety » Korea
References from government and business entities in Korea

Updated OSH: Korea Occupational Safety and Health [17863] OSH: Korea Occupational Safety and Health : Resource Info
Responsible for workplace safety in Korea

International Safety » Latvia
References from government and business entities in Latvia

OHS: Latvian Focal Point of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work [25489] OHS: Latvian Focal Point of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work : Resource Info
Information related to occupational safety and health in Latvia

International Safety » Luxembourg
References from government and business entities in Luxembourg

OHS: Inspection du Travail et des Mines - Luxembourg [3245] OHS: Inspection du Travail et des Mines - Luxembourg : Resource Info
Organization for Labor Inspection - responsible for workplace safety and health in Luxembourg

International Safety » Malaysia
References from government and business entities in Malaysia

OHS: Malaysia Department of Occupational Safety & Health [23548] OHS: Malaysia Department of Occupational Safety & Health : Resource Info
Responsible for workplace safety laws in Malaysia

International Safety » Malta
References from government and business entities in Malta

OHS: Maltese Occupational Health and Safety Authority [25492] OHS: Maltese Occupational Health and Safety Authority : Resource Info
Responsible for managing occupational health and safety in Malta

International Safety » Netherlands
References from government and business entities in Netherlands

OHS: Dutch Focal Point for the Safety and Health at Work [25505] OHS: Dutch Focal Point for the Safety and Health at Work : Resource Info
Information about workplace safety requirements in the Netherlands

International Safety » Norway
References from government and business entities in Norway

Updated OHS: Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority [25482] OHS: Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority : Resource Info
Responsible for workplace safety and health laws in Norway

International Safety » Philippines
References from government and business entities in Philippines

OHS: Philippines Occupational Safety and Health Center [25630] OHS: Philippines Occupational Safety and Health Center : Resource Info
Part of the Labor Dept responsible for workplace safety and health

International Safety » Poland
References from government and business entities in Poland

OHS: Central Institute for Labour Protection - Poland [4368] OHS: Central Institute for Labour Protection - Poland : Resource Info
Governmental scientific research body for occupational safety and ergonomics

International Safety » Portugal
References from government and business entities in Portugal

OHS: Portuguese National Focal Point for Health and Safety at Work [25506] OHS: Portuguese National Focal Point for Health and Safety at Work : Resource Info
Information about workplace safety requirements in Portugal

International Safety » Singapore
References from government and business entities in Singapore

OHS: Occupational Safety and Health Division - Singapore [4374] OHS: Occupational Safety and Health Division - Singapore : Resource Info
Responsible for workplace safety and health in Singapore

International Safety » Slovenia
References from government and business entities in Slovenia

OHS: Slovenian National Information Network for Safety and Health at Work [25495] OHS: Slovenian National Information Network for Safety and Health at Work : Resource Info
Information on workpalce safety and health requirements in Slovenia

International Safety » Sweden
References from government and business entities in Sweden

OHS: The Swedish Work Environment Authority [11383] OHS: The Swedish Work Environment Authority : Resource Info
The central administrative authority for questions relating to the working environment &working hrs

International Safety » Switzerland
References from government and business entities in Switzerland

OHS: Swiss Occupational Safety and Health at Work [25483] OHS: Swiss Occupational Safety and Health at Work : Resource Info
Information on occupational health and safety in Switzerland and links to important relevant government departments

International Safety » United Kingdom
References from government and business entities in United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Health and Safety Executive [25509] Northern Ireland Health and Safety Executive : Resource Info
Responsible for workplace safety in Northern Ireland

OHS: Health & Safety Executive - United Kingdom [2601] OHS: Health & Safety Executive - United Kingdom : Resource Info
Purpose is to ensure that risks to health and safety from work activities are properly controlled

US Federal Agencies » CDC
Access to the programs and offices of the US Centers for Disease Control

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [221] National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health : Resource Info
Conducts research and makes recommendations for prevention of workplace injuries

US Federal Agencies » Labor Department
Departments and agencies of the US Department of Labor, NLRB, federal labor

Mine Safety and Health Administration [259] Mine Safety and Health Administration : Resource Info
Promulgates US regulations to prevent mining accidents

Occupational Safety & Health Administration [1088] Occupational Safety & Health Administration : Resource Info
Promulgates and enforces US occupational safety and health standards



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