The OSH Act and OSHA

The OSH Act

1 Authorized enforcement of standards under the Act. 2 Assisted and encourage the states in their efforts to assure safe and healthful work conditions. 3 Provided for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health.

OSHA issues standards for workplace hazards, including

1 Fire and explosion hazards 2 Toxic substances 3 Infectious diseases

OSHA's role is to

1. Develop and enforce job safety and health standards. 2. Maintain an injury and illness reporting and record keeping system.

OSHA develops standards using a specific rulemaking process, which includes the following steps

1. Developing the proposed rule. 2. Conducting research and meeting with stakeholders. 3. Publishing the final rule. 4. Creating guidelines for compliance.

OSHA standards apply to multiple business sectors, including

1. General industry 2. Construction 3. Petroleum

The OSH Act covers

1. Immediate family members or farm families who employ outside workers. 2. Employers and their employees under Federal Government authority.

OSHA initiates standards-setting procedures on its own or in response to petitions from

1. The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 3. State and local governments

The Occupational Safety and Health Act

Complete the following statement and then click DONE. The ________ established a nationwide federal program to protect workers from job-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses.