Environmental Health and Safety
/ˌɛnvaɪrənˈmɛntl hɛlθ ænd ˈsɛɪfti/
Definitions
- (n.) A multidisciplinary legal and regulatory framework focused on protecting human health and the environment from hazards in workplaces and communities.
The company implemented comprehensive environmental health and safety policies to comply with federal regulations.
- (n.) Corporate programs aimed at managing environmental risks and ensuring safe working conditions, subject to compliance with applicable laws.
Their environmental health and safety department regularly audits operations to prevent legal liabilities.
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Commentary
Environmental health and safety often appears as a unified term in legal contexts governing both environmental protection and workplace safety; drafting policies requires integrating statutes like OSHA and EPA regulations.
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