• Home Safety Checklist

• Is your home safe for you and your loved ones?

• Take a minute to complete a Home Safety Checklist.

• Young Worker Safety and Health

• Resources for the approximately 2.2 million adolescents aged 16 to 17 years that worked in the U.S. in 2004. Because of their biologic, social, and economic characteristics, young workers have unique and substantial risks for work-related injuries and illnesses.

• Teen Workers

• OSHA's mission is to prevent injuries and protect the health of America's teen workers by promoting positive and safe work experiences.

Here is an online site of the best government resources for homeowners. 

• Fire Safety

• Home Fire Prevention & Prep

• How to make sure your home and family are equipped for fire safety.

• Consumer Product Safety Commission Publications

• Fire and Burn Prevention

• A Guide to Indoor Air Quality

• Household Products and Home Safety

• Electrical Safety

• Indoor Air Quality

• Whether moving into a new home or living in a historic landmark, indoor air quality can be a household hazard. Here’s some resources to help you make sure the air that you and your family breathe is clean and safe: 

• Indoor Air Quality Facts

• Carbon Monoxide

• Radon

• Lead is another hazardous material that may be found not only in the air we breathe, but also in soil, water, and other areas around the home. Find out more about Lead, its potential hazards, and recommended measures for dealing with lead in the home.

• Poison Prevention

• Some household products or fixtures can be hazardous. 

• Make sure you know what to do to avoid accidental poisoning of your child, pet, or other loved ones. And if the unthinkable happens, be prepared what to do in case of emergency:

• CPSC Poison Prevention Information Center

• Facts About: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

• Take a look in your garage, kitchen, bathroom, or workshop. Some of the household products you find here may require special consideration in their use, storage, and disposal. 

  • This guide will provide you with valuable information on how to manage HHW.

• Tools and equipment can be very valuable in home maintenance or renovation projects. However, if not used properly, they can pose a hazard to the user or those in the immediate vicinity.

• Whether you have a fully stocked shop of tools and equipment in your basement or you’re just a part-time around-the-house handyman, make sure you’re properly using and maintaining the tools and equipment. 

• These resources offer some general guidance and helpful tips:

• Heavy Equipment Safety

• Power Tools Safety Tips