ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency within the Department of Labor responsible for overseeing workplace safety. OSHA conducts both announced and unannounced inspections to ensure that employers adhere to health and safety standards.

Detailed explanation-2: -You have the right to a safe workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) was passed to prevent workers from being killed or otherwise harmed at work. The law requires employers to provide their employees with working conditions that are free of known dangers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: OSHA ensures that employees are effectively trained on, have been provided with personal protective equipment and use when required for safety or health.

Detailed explanation-4: -An Act to consolidate and amend the laws regulating the occupational safety, health and working conditions of the persons employed in an establishment and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Detailed explanation-5: -OSHA guidelines are voluntary recommendations for compliance with general workplace safety and training initiatives where standards have not been defined. General OSHA guidelines appear in OSHA’s Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines.