Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a U.S. federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards to protect workers from hazards on the job.
Aliases (2)
- OSHA ×1
- OSHA Training Institute ×1
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
federal agency
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government organization → regulatory agency → |
| abbreviation |
OSHA
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| appliesToJurisdiction |
federal government workplaces in the United States
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private sector workplaces in the United States → |
| conducts |
accident investigations
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complaint-based inspections → programmed inspections → workplace inspections → |
| country |
United States
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| employeeRight |
allow workers to file complaints about unsafe conditions
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protect workers from retaliation for exercising safety and health rights → |
| employerObligation |
require employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards
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| enforces |
OSHA standards codified in 29 CFR
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Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 → general duty clause for workplace safety → |
| exemptedJurisdiction |
most state and local government employees
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| foundedBy |
United States Congress
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| fullName |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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| hasPart |
Directorate of Construction
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Directorate of Enforcement Programs → Directorate of Standards and Guidance → Directorate of Training and Education → area offices → regional offices → |
| headquartersLocation |
Washington, D.C.
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| inception |
1971
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| issues |
citations for workplace safety violations
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monetary penalties for noncompliance → |
| jurisdiction |
United States federal government
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| legalBasis |
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
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| locatedInTheAdministrativeTerritorialEntity |
District of Columbia
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| missionStatement |
to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance
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| offers |
10-hour OSHA training courses
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30-hour OSHA training courses → OSHA Training Institute → outreach training programs → |
| officialLanguage |
English
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| parentOrganization |
United States Department of Labor
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| purpose |
enforcement of workplace safety standards
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occupational health protection → worker training and education → workplace safety regulation → |
| regulates |
bloodborne pathogens in workplaces
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confined space entry requirements → fall protection in construction → lockout/tagout of hazardous energy → machine guarding requirements → noise exposure limits in workplaces → occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals → personal protective equipment requirements → recordkeeping of workplace injuries and illnesses → respiratory protection programs → workplace safety standards in the United States → |
| sector |
occupational safety and health
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| website |
https://www.osha.gov
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