ISSA has added a wealth of small business resources to the association’s Safety and Health Portal designed to help companies prevent occupational injuries and otherwise protect companies’ most valuable asset—their employees.

“This latest addition to the ISSA Safety and Health Portal recognizes the vital role that small business plays in the overall U.S. economy,” said ISSA Director of Legislative Affairs Bill Balek. “However, small enterprises often lack the financial and human resources necessary to devote to occupational safety and health activities, and may not be aware of the resources that are freely available to them.”

ISSA added the “Small Business Resources” section to its Safety and Health Portal to acquaint businesses with and provide immediate access to the most popular OSHA materials for small businesses, including the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Small Business Handbook, compliance assistance resources, free on-site consultation services, interactive computer software and other key resources that will not only improve workers’ safety and health, but will also bolster companies’ bottom line.

Of particular note, the ISSA Small Businesses Resources includes a direct link to OSHA’s Small Business Tools, a valuable resource designed to introduce employers to regulations and safety and health issues with which they must comply. In addition, Hispanic Safety is also a featured section that provides access to a number of compliance materials including warehouse safety and other Spanish safety and health training resources.

Background

ISSA and OSHA have signed a formal alliance to promote the safety and health of workers in the cleaning industry. By working side-by-side with OSHA, the association is uniquely positioned to provide crucial safety information to employers in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

In furtherance of the alliance, ISSA and OSHA have developed industry-specific health and safety resources, including improved training materials, and the one-of-a-kind Web network www.issa.com/osha dedicated exclusively to the protection of the health and safety of workers in the cleaning industry.