Occupational Safety and Health Act Overview

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was passed in 1970 to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for all employees.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety standards.

OSHA was established in 1970 by Congress to protect workers from unsafe work environments.

OSHA's primary responsibilities include setting safety standards, providing training and education, conducting workplace inspections, and enforcing regulations.

OSHA standards are regulations that outline specific requirements for workplace safety.

Horizontal standards apply to all industries, while vertical standards are specific to particular industries.

The Hazard Communication Standard ensures workers know about and are protected from hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to label chemical containers, provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS), train employees, and maintain a written program.

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a document containing detailed information about hazardous chemicals, including their properties, hazards, and safety precautions.

The Hazard Communication Standard aims to prevent chemical-related accidents and injuries in the workplace.

A written notice given by OSHA to an employer after an inspection, indicating violations of workplace safety and health standards.

The primary law in the US governing the management of solid and hazardous waste.

Wastes that are classified as dangerous due to their properties. They can cause fire, corrosion, explosions, or harm to living organisms.

A system where hazardous waste is tracked from its generation through its disposal, ensuring proper handling and management.

A regulation that limits the disposal of hazardous waste in landfills unless it has undergone proper treatment to reduce its risk.

A regulation that simplifies the management of certain common hazardous wastes, reducing the burden on businesses.

Oil that has been used and contaminated, requiring special handling and disposal.

A document that records all work-related injuries and illnesses in a workplace.

An annual summary of all work-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in a workplace.

A record of an individual work-related injury or illness, providing details about the event.

Any underground storage tank system that has underground piping connected to the tank and at least 10% of its combined volume is underground.

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, also known as Superfund, was enacted in 1980 to create a trust fund for cleaning up hazardous waste sites, especially when the responsible parties cannot be found.

An amendment to CERCLA, passed in 1986, that increased the Superfund's trust fund and emphasized permanent solutions for cleaning up hazardous waste sites.

This act, passed in 1986, requires businesses to report and prepare plans for hazardous substance releases. It also provides communities with information about hazardous materials in their area.

The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 was enacted to collect information on all chemical substances, new and existing, in the US. It gives the EPA power to regulate and restrict hazardous substances.

This act, from 1972, aims to control the production and use of pesticides. It classifies pesticides either for general use (anyone can buy) or restricted use (only certified applicators can use).

The legal responsibility of manufacturers and sellers for injuries caused by defective products. Example: A defective phone that causes burns.

This principle is used when someone's injury is clearly due to negligence, without requiring specific proof of fault. Example: Owning a dangerous animal, where the owner is responsible for any harm caused.

A Latin phrase meaning 'the thing speaks for itself'. It's used in legal cases where circumstances clearly point to negligence.

A legal principle meaning 'let the buyer beware'. It means the buyer is responsible for inspecting goods before purchasing.