Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA assures safe and healthy working conditions by setting and enforcing safety and health standards as well as providing:

1. Training 2. Outreach 3. Education 4. Assistance

The OSH Act:

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

OSHA's role is to:

Develop and enforce job safety and health standards. Maintain an injury and illness reporting and record-keeping system. Encourage continual improvement in workplace safety and health.

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

Developing the proposed rule Conducting research and meeting with stakeholders Publishing the final rule Creating guidelines for compliance

OSHA issues to protect you and other employees from which of the following hazards?

OSHA Standard: Fire and explosion hazards Fall Hazards Electrical Hazards Dangerous Atmospheres Machine Hazards Infectious Diseases Toxic Substances Not Covered by OSHA: Not Covered Paid Time OFF Not Covered Unionized Wages

OSHA issues standards for workplace hazards, including;

Fire and explosion hazards Toxic substances Infectious diseases

OSHA standards apply to multiple business sectors, including:

General Industry Construction Shipyard employment Agriculture

The ____ established a nationwide federal program to protect workers from job related deaths, injuries, and illnesses.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act

OSHA can begin standards-setting procedures on its own or in response to petitions from:

The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) State and Local Governments