Occupational Safety and Health Administration
/ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən.əl ˈseɪf.ti ænd hɛlθ ˌæd.mɪ.nɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal agency under the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health regulations.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued new guidelines to improve factory safety.
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as OSHA; critical in regulatory compliance and labor law enforcement related to employee safety.
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