The Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was signed into law by President Nixon on December 29, 1970. This piece of legislation marked the end of a tedious political battle to enact government regulation of workplace hazards. Today, OSHA is a force to reckoned with and many employers live in fear of the penalties and consequences for non-compliance.
OSHA states the following: “each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to its employees. Each employer shall comply with the occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this act.” The act also addr
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