Oklahoma Department of Labor

May is National Electrical Safety Month, and electrical hazards are one of the most serious threats workers face on the job every day. Overhead power lines, energized equipment, and unexpected contact points put workers at real risk, and electrical injuries are among the most severe in any industry. Whether you're on a roof, in a lift, or working near a service panel, always identify what may be energized before you start. Check your clearances, use the right equipment, and never assume a line is de-energized.

Learn more about electrical safety at work: osha.gov/electrical

Big things are coming to Oklahoma City — and worker safety is part of the foundation from day one. 🏗️

Last week, ODOL’s OSHA Consultation Program joined Flintco -Mortenson JV, and Federal OSHA in signing a partnership supporting construction of the new Thunder arena, officially named Continental Coliseum, with an expected opening for the 2028-29 Thunder season.

This collaboration helps prioritize worker safety through proactive hazard prevention, communication, and partnership throughout every phase of the project.

Proud to support a safe build for one of Oklahoma’s most exciting developments.

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept through the first two rounds.
Now the Western Conference Finals begin in OKC. 🏀⚡️

Today we recognize the people who keep Oklahoma working—and our shared responsibility to keep them safe.

We are hiring!

Join the Oklahoma Department of Labor as a PEOSH Inspector and help keep Oklahoma’s public workplaces safe.

Full-time | $48,500/year | Travel required

Apply here: https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs/job/Oklahoma-County/PEOSH-Inspector_JR59323

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Thanks to The Spotlight KFOR for having Commissioner Osborn on to talk about our OSHA Consultation Program and how it helps Oklahoma businesses stay safe.

Learn more at: oksafetysaves.com

Last week at the Oklahoma Safety Council Conference, we had the opportunity to recognize two companies that are truly leading the way in workplace safety.

Congratulations to IT-RE, Inc. recipient of the 2026 General Industry SAFE Award, and Southwest Drywall, recipient of the 2026 Construction SAFE Award.

Their commitment to keeping employees safe and making safety part of everyday operations sets a strong example across Oklahoma.

Today we recognized some incredible students at our Speak Out for Workplace Safety Video Contest awards ceremony, presented by the Oklahoma Department of Labor and OKIE811.

🥇 1st Place
Tejas Patel & Radha Patel
Southmoore High School
Sponsoring Teacher: Jamie Wilson
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🥈 2nd Place
Jacoby Hill & Ximena Gallegos
Southmoore High School
Sponsoring Teacher: Jamie Wilson

🥉 3rd Place
Deborah Nkurumeh
Oklahoma School of Science and Math
Sponsoring Teacher: Shantwynice Garcia

These Oklahoma high school students created short videos using their creativity and voice to promote workplace safety and health for teen workers.

Thank you to all who participated and helped make this year’s contest a success.

We are at the Oklahoma Safety Council Conference today.

Come see us at the Safety Saves booth and learn how our OSHA Consultation team can help make your workplace safer at no cost.

We will be here this afternoon. Stop by and say hello.