OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Authored By: U.S. Department of Labor- Occupational Safety and Health Administration

In general, the Act covers all employers and their employees in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. Coverage is provided either directly by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or by an OSHA‑approved state job safety and health plan. Employees of the U.S. Postal Service also are covered.

Last Review and Update: Aug 05, 2005
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