Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) was passed to prevent workers from being killed or seriously harmed at work. This law created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards. OSHA also provides information, training, and assistance to employers and workers. Under the OSH Act, employers have the responsibility to provide a safe workplace.OSHA standards are rules that describe the methods employers are legally required to follow to protect their workers from hazards. Before OSHA can issue a standard, it must go through a very extensive and lengthy process that includes substantial public engagement, notice and comment. The agency must show that a significant risk to workers exists and that there are feasible measures employers can take to protect their workers.

U.S. Department of Labor

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Link to OSH Act of 1970 

Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of Labor

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Health, Labor, OSHA, Safety, Security

United States