Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The federal agency responsible for ensuring safe working conditions in the United States.
OSHA sets and enforces safety standards to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, playing a critical role in ensuring safe construction environments through compliance and training.
Used in a sentence
OSHA regulations mandate specific safety practices on construction sites to protect workers.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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OSHA Standards for Construction vs. General Industry: Similarities & Differences
For more than 50 years, OSHA’s standards have outlined the necessary methods and precautions employers are obligated to take in order to safeguard their employees from potential hazards. Among its four distinct groups of standards, OSHA’s general industry and construction industry standards address various facets to keep employees safe in the workplace. While general industry […]
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