Osha Act
/ˈoʊʃə ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which establishes workplace safety and health regulations enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Employers must comply with the safety standards mandated by the OSHA Act to avoid penalties.
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Commentary
Commonly referred to simply as "OSHA," the Act forms the basis for federal workplace safety regulations; usage often conflates the Act and the agency enforcing it.
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