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OSHA's MissionWith the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970,
Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. OrganizationOSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. The administrator for OSHA is the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. OSHA's administrator answers to the Secretary of Labor, who is a member of the cabinet of the President of the United States.
OSHA CoverageThe OSH Act covers most private sector employers and their workers, in addition to some public sector employers and workers in the 50 states and certain territories and jurisdictions under federal authority. Those jurisdictions include the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana
Islands, Wake Island, Johnston Island, and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands as defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Trademarks/Use of OSHA LogoThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) seals and/or logos on this website are the protected property of the federal government and may not be used without our prior permission. In addition, some terms, phrases, slogans, photographs and/or designs appearing on our website may be the trademarked property of others used by OSHA under a license. Prior to using such a trademark, it is your responsibility to acquire any necessary permission from the owner/s of the trademark. You may contact OSHA for details about particular trademarks, but we cannot assist you in contacting trademark owners or arranging and managing license agreements for the use of such trademarks. Trademark information may be acquired from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov. OSHA receives numerous requests from private businesses, organizations, and individuals for permission to use the OSHA name and logo and to endorse a particular project or service. OSHA will not approve, endorse, or promote the products or services of others. As a result, businesses are advised to avoid activities that may imply that OSHA endorses a particular product, service, or website. Additional Resources
Which of the following departments is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?OSHA is a division of the U.S. Department of Labor that oversees the administration of the Act and enforces standards in all 50 states.
Who are responsible for enforcing the regulations of OSHA?The Cal/OSHA Program is responsible for enforcing California laws and regulations pertaining to workplace safety and health and for providing assistance to employers and workers about workplace safety and health issues.
Who is responsible for enforcing health and safety in the workplace?Business owners and employers hold the most responsibility when it comes to workplace health and safety. They are legally required to keep their employees and anyone who might be affected by their business safe from harm, including customers, visitors to the workspace, temporary workers and contractors.
Who is responsible for occupational safety?Occupational safety and health, including compliance with the OSH requirements pursuant to national laws and regulations, is the responsibility and duty of the employer.
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