OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Federal agency under the Department of Labor that sets and enforces workplace safety and health standards.
Key Facts
- Federal agency under the Department of Labor — created in 1970
- Covers most private-sector employers and workers in all 50 states
- Maximum penalties exceed $165,514 per willful violation
- Employers with 10+ employees must maintain injury/illness records (Form 300)
- State-plan states must meet or exceed federal OSHA standards
OSHA was created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to ensure safe working conditions. OSHA sets standards (29 CFR 1910 for general industry, 29 CFR 1926 for construction), conducts workplace inspections, and issues citations for violations. Employers with 10+ employees must maintain OSHA injury/illness records (Form 300 logs). Maximum penalties for willful violations exceed $165,000 per violation.
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