O.S.H.A
Occupational Safety and Health Act
What is O.S.H.A?
OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a government formed agency that is designed to "assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance".
What does OSHA do?
OSHA provides safety standards and proper training for all employees to insure a safe and healthy work environment.
the occupational safety and health act was put into effect by richard nixon in December 1970
Train
Under the OSHA laws Employers must adequately train all employees, permanent or temporary.
safety for all
OSHA requires employers to keep all work areas and equipment in a safe and healthy working condition.
follow guidelines
Osha sets many safety standards in which employers and employees must follow to keep themselves along with others safe and healthy in the work place.
for any additional information
If you need information about any job or piece of equipment you may need to speak with a supervisor or Human Resource manager to acquire the proper training. Also be sure to report any unsafe equipment or working conditions immediately to your supervisor and HR department.
OSHA National Office, U.S Department of Labor
Website: https://www.osha.gov/html/oshdir.html
Location: 200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States
Phone: 202-693-1999