Occupational Safety and Health Act
/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃənəl ˈseɪfti ænd hɛlθ ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law enacted in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to adhere to safety standards to protect employees from hazards.
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- occupational safety and health act
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as OSHA; important to distinguish the Act as legislation from the OSHA agency it created.
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