OSH Act
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Law
| Stands for | Occupational Safety and Health Act |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
OSH Act stands for Occupational Safety and Health Act, a US law abbreviation.
Workplace safety law of 1970 that created OSHA and NIOSH, authorizes federal safety standards and inspections, and requires employers to keep workplaces free from recognized serious hazards. It covers most private employers.
Example: Inspectors cited the plant under the OSH Act's general duty clause for heat hazards.
Usage notes
President Richard Nixon signed it on December 29, 1970. Its "general duty clause" lets OSHA cite hazards that no specific standard addresses. It also protects workers who report safety concerns from retaliation. States may run their own approved programs, which must be at least as effective as the federal one.
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