ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -OSHA is part of the department of labour. Explanation: OSHA is part of US department of labour and is responsible for conducting job site inspections to ensure safety at workplace.

Detailed explanation-2: -OSHA’s new “Laboratory Safety Guidance” (view a copy here), issued on October 13, 2011, is intended to minimize the risk of injuries or fatalities caused by chemical, biological, and other hazards commonly found in research laboratories employing an estimated 500, 000 individuals in the United States.

Detailed explanation-3: -General OSHA Safety Guidelines for Warehouses Implement proper lockout/tag-out procedures. Block off exposed or open loading dock doors and any area where an employee could fall more than four feet. Clear floors, aisles, and surfaces of any hazards that could cause trips, slips, or falls.

Detailed explanation-4: -OSHA has divided job tasks into four potential risk exposure levels: very high, high, medium, and lower risk, as shown in the occupational risk pyramid. As workers’ job duties change or they perform different tasks in the course of their duties, they may move from one exposure risk level to another.