what is ohsa

OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is a federal agency in the United States committed to safeguarding worker health and safety. OSHA was created by Congress to assure safe and healthful conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and compliance assistance. The agency covers most private sector employers and their workers, in addition to some public sector employers and workers in the 50 states and certain territories and jurisdictions under federal authority. OSHAs mission is to make a lasting difference in the lives of the nations workers, their families, and their communities. The agency enforces standards through inspections, citations, and penalties, and also provides training and education to help employers and workers understand and comply with the standards.