The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) became federal law over thirty years ago and created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. The law was passed to guarantee workers a safe and healthful workplace. However, millions of state and local government workers are still not covered by basic job safety laws.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-09-17 13:40:20 |
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| Description | The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) became federal law over thirty years ago and created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. The law was passed to guarantee workers a safe and healthful workplace. However, millions of state and local government workers are still not covered by basic job safety laws. |
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| Source | AFSCME |
| Keyword | Worker safety, The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), |
| Selector | Stith |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-09-17 13:34:31 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2009-09-17 13:40:20 |
| Language | English |
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