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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act )

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act ). Makana Krulce. OSHA. Year created: 1970 Put into effect: 1971 It is a United States Act, though other countries have created similar acts based upon it. . OSHA.

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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act )

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  1. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act ) Makana Krulce

  2. OSHA • Year created: 1970 • Put into effect: 1971 • It is a United States Act, though other countries have created similar acts based upon it.

  3. OSHA • The purpose of the act is to ensure worker safety and workplace regulations. It protects workers from dangerous chemicals, intense heat, mechanical dangers and unsanitary situations. • It encourages employers to provide safe working conditions.

  4. OSHA • It affects issues related to toxic chemicals in the environment that can come in contact with workers. It created the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which prevents worker illnesses that can be related to the environment. • The law is regulated by the Department of Labor that controls the act in all 50 states.

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