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[![Warehouse worker with clipboard and forklift](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(9).png)](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/what-de-small-businesses-need-to-know-about-oshas-fy-2026-outreach-initiatives) [News Release](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/topic/news-release) Date: 02/19/2026 #### [What DE Small Businesses Need to Know About OSHA’s FY 2026 Outreach Initiatives](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/what-de-small-businesses-need-to-know-about-oshas-fy-2026-outreach-initiatives) OSHA has outlined its FY 2026 Outreach Initiatives, highlighting national safety campaigns, compliance deadlines, and agency priorities for the year ahead. For small businesses, this plan signals an important shift: read more to find out. [Learn more](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/what-de-small-businesses-need-to-know-about-oshas-fy-2026-outreach-initiatives) [![](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/hubfs/OSHA-Delaware/images/blog-img7.jpg)](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/what-is-ehs-compliance-and-why-does-it-matter) [Workplace Safety](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/topic/workplace-safety) Date: 01/30/2026 #### [What Is EHS Compliance and Why Does It Matter](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/what-is-ehs-compliance-and-why-does-it-matter) Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance is a core responsibility for businesses in every industry. Strong EHS compliance helps protect workers, prevent injuries, and reduce the risk of OSHA citations, fines, and operational disruptions. [Learn more](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/what-is-ehs-compliance-and-why-does-it-matter) [![Office workers holiday party](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(3).png)](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/festive-safe-70-holiday-workplace-safety-slogans-for-every-workplace) [Workplace Safety](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/topic/workplace-safety) Date: 11/12/2025 #### [Festive & Safe: 70+ Holiday Workplace Safety Slogans for Every Workplace](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/festive-safe-70-holiday-workplace-safety-slogans-for-every-workplace) The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and, unfortunately, an increased risk of workplace accid. [Learn more](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/festive-safe-70-holiday-workplace-safety-slogans-for-every-workplace) [![](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(6)-2.png)](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/your-complete-guide-to-workplace-health-and-safety-during-halloween-1) Date: 10/18/2025 #### [Your Complete Guide to Workplace Health and Safety During Halloween](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/your-complete-guide-to-workplace-health-and-safety-during-halloween-1) Fall is the perfect time for festive decorations, themed events, and a bit of holiday flair, but it can also bring hidden hazards into your workplace. From Wilmington offices to Sussex County construction sites, businesses across Delaware are adding spooky spirit to their spaces this October. [Learn more](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/your-complete-guide-to-workplace-health-and-safety-during-halloween-1) [![Fire Alarm on a white wall](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(6)-1.png)](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/essential-workplace-fire-safety-tips-to-prevent-fires) [Workplace Safety](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/topic/workplace-safety) Date: 10/09/2025 #### [Essential Workplace Fire Safety Tips to Prevent Fires](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/essential-workplace-fire-safety-tips-to-prevent-fires) Fires can start quickly and spread even faster, and their impact can be devastating. In the U.S., fire departments respond to a fire every 23 seconds. Workplace fires alone cause hundreds of injuries and billions in property damage. [Learn more](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/essential-workplace-fire-safety-tips-to-prevent-fires) [![](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(13).png)](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/2023-occupational-injury-illness-and-fatality-data) [Workplace Safety](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/topic/workplace-safety) Date: 04/28/2025 #### [2023 Occupational Injury, Illness, and Fatality Data](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/2023-occupational-injury-illness-and-fatality-data) The 2023 survey results capture key data from private employers and government agencies, highlighting injury rates, common causes, and worker demographics. This information helps identify trends and opportunities to improve workplace safety. [Learn more](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/2023-occupational-injury-illness-and-fatality-data) [![](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(25)-1.png)](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/safede-and-help-is-here-de-partner-to-revolutionize-workplace-safety-and-wellness-in-delaware) [News Release](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/topic/news-release) Date: 01/30/2025 #### [SafeDE and Help is Here DE Partner to Revolutionize Workplace Safety and Wellness in Delaware](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/safede-and-help-is-here-de-partner-to-revolutionize-workplace-safety-and-wellness-in-delaware) SafeDE, the Delaware Department of Labor’s workplace safety consultation program, has officially teamed up with Help is Here DE, a leading resource hub for workplace wellness, to deliver a comprehensive approach to workplace safety and health. [Learn more](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/safede-and-help-is-here-de-partner-to-revolutionize-workplace-safety-and-wellness-in-delaware) [![](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(6).png)](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/behavior-based-safety-programs-a-complete-guide) [Injury Prevention](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/topic/injury-prevention) Date: 10/31/2024 #### [Behavior-Based Safety Programs: A Complete Guide](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/behavior-based-safety-programs-a-complete-guide) A Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) program is a structured behavioral intervention designed to promote workplace safety. It focuses on changing individual behaviors through observation, feedback, and positive reinforcement, involving employees actively and using data to drive improvements. [Learn more](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/behavior-based-safety-programs-a-complete-guide) [![](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-10-31%20at%2010.36.51%20AM.png)](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/20-tips-for-safe-forklift-operation-expert-advice) [Workplace Safety](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/topic/workplace-safety) Date: 10/11/2024 #### [20 Tips for Safe Forklift Operation | Expert Advice](https://worksafesites.delaware.gov/safede-news/20-tips-for-safe-forklift-operation-expert-advice) Forklifts are an essential tool in many industries, but their prevalence can lead to job site hazards. That’s why [safe forklift operation is essential](https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3949.pdf). Below, we cover some of the most important forklift safety tips you need to know to keep yourself and others safe on the job. 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