OSHA has recently updated the Guidelines for Safety and Health Programs it first released 30 years ago,
to reflect changes in the economy, workplaces, and evolving safety and health issues.
The new Recommended Practices have been well received by a wide variety of stakeholders and are
designed to be used in a wide variety of small and medium-sized business settings.
The Recommended Practices present a step-by-step approach to implementing a safety and health
program, built around seven core elements that make up a successful program.