The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is a federal law that was enacted to ensure the safety and health of workers in the United States. The Act established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to set and enforce standards for workplace safety and health. It also gave workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is a US labor law governing the federal law of occupational health and safety in the private sector and federal government in the United States. It was enacted by Congress in 1970 and was signed by President Richard Nixon on December 29, 1970. Its main goal is to ensure that employers provide employees with an environment free from recognized hazards, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions. The Act created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).