Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 \u201cTo assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health.\u201d<\/p>\n
This publication provides a general overview of worker rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH\u2008 Act). This publication does not alter or determine compliance responsibilities which are set forth in OSHA standards and the OSH\u2008 Act. Moreover, because interpretations and enforcement policy may change over time, for additional guidance on OSHA compliance requirements the reader should consult current administrative interpretations and decisions by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and the courts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"