The Occupational Safety and Heath Act (OSHA)

1
The Occupational Safety and Heath Act (OSHA)

• International-1970
• OSHA Agencies also in China, Europe, North
  America, and Mexico

2
Occupational Safety and Health Act

• It is a law that outlines what conditions
  employers must provide for the workers and that
  the employees must comply.
• Each employer-
• Will provide to every employee a safe working
  environment that does not contain any dangerous
  risks to a workers health.
• Shall comply with occupational safety and health
  standards outlined in the Act.
• Each employee-
• Shall comply with OSHA standards and all rules,
  regulations, and orders associated to this Act
  which are applicable to his own actions and
  conduct.

3
OSHA Continued

• Concerned about public health and labor safety
• Under the U.S. Department of Labor is the
  Occupational Safety and Health Administration.