In 1970 congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. This act requires employers to provide workplaces to be free from serious recognized hazards and to comply with occupational safety and health standards. As a result OSHA was made to give employees the right to a safe and healthful workplace. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America’s workers.
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…showed last 85 words of 1180 total…strict policies in place managers need to make sure that they have the correct safety standards up to date. Companies must be prepared because who knows when OSHA will surprise their company.
OSHA
07/23/2002
Jared Beran
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