What does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) do?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for ensuring safe and healthful working conditions for workers in Washington. OSHA sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards. They also provide training, outreach, education and assistance to employers and workers to help them comply with safety and health requirements. OSHA’s primary focus is to ensure that employers provide their employees with a workplace environment free of recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause serious physical harm or death. To accomplish this, OSHA conducts workplace inspections and investigates worker’s complaints of unsafe working conditions. In some cases, OSHA can issue citations and fines to employers who are found to be in violation of safety and health standards. Employers must also take preventative measures to protect the safety and health of their employees. This includes providing safety equipment and training, implementing safety and health policies, and making sure hazardous materials are properly labeled and stored. Finally, OSHA provides tools, standards and resources to help employers create safe and healthy working conditions for their employees. These include publications, webinars and other resources about workplace safety and health issues, current regulations, and best practices.

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