The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was enacted by Congress to address the effect of workplace injuries and hazards on the nation's commerce; the act authorized the formation of the ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 authorizes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to set standards for safety in the workplace and enforce them through a system of ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has said it will delay until July 1 enforcing the general industry respiratory standard, which requires healthcare providers to protect workers from ...

In March 2016, OSHA published its standards for respirable crystalline silica in general industry/maritime (29 C.F.R. § 1910.1053) and in construction (§ 1926.1153), both of which have been phased in.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memorandum on Friday outlining the initial enforcement of the standard for respirable crystalline silica in ...

This program gives participants certification of their knowledge and skills in understanding OSHA regulatory standards, and in developing solutions to workplace safety challenges. Participants in the ...

John Wood Community College is offering a 10-hour OSHA general industry training program beginning Sept. 27. This course is ideal for supervisors with safety and health responsibilities and for ...