Congress created OSHA under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA's mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths.
Barry Goldsmith
| APA | Barry Goldsmith. (2010). Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Retrieved October 1, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/occupational_safety_and_health_act_(osha)/definitions/1159493 |
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