| INTRODUCTION TO OSHA |
What is Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA]?
OSHA is the federal agency responsible for workplace safety issues.
Is there a need for OSHA?*
Each year,
* Injury statistical estimates from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
OSHA is the federal agency responsible for workplace safety issues.
Is there a need for OSHA?*
Each year,
- there are about 6,000 deaths related to workplace accidents
- there are an estimated 50,000 from illnesses caused by workplace exposures
- 6 million non-fatal workplace injuries occur
- Injuries caused US businesses more than $125 billion (not including ancillary costs for
worker replacement
* Injury statistical estimates from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
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