OSHA Act of 1970

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf federal law
gptkbp:addresses toxic substances
workplace violence
gptkbp:aimsTo workplace conditions
workplace fatalities
workplace injuries
worker protection.
workplace illnesses
gptkbp:allows inspections of workplaces
gptkbp:amends gptkb:OSHA_Reform_Act_of_1990
gptkbp:appliesTo private sector employers
gptkbp:covers hazardous materials
gptkbp:effectiveDate April 28, 1971
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:encourages employee involvement
safety awareness campaigns
safety committees
safety innovation
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:OSHA
gptkbp:established gptkb:Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration
safety standards
training requirements
worker training programs
safety and health programs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label OSHA Act of 1970
gptkbp:includes emergency preparedness
penalties for non-compliance
recordkeeping requirements
general duty clause
gptkbp:mandates safety protocols
first aid training
personal protective equipment
gptkbp:promotes safety culture
health and safety programs
gptkbp:provides consultation services
employee rights
whistleblower protections
resources for employers
workers the right to report unsafe conditions
guidelines for reporting accidents
guidance for compliance
employer responsibilities
information on safety standards
legal framework for safety enforcement
gptkbp:purpose to ensure workplace safety
gptkbp:relatedTo worker safety regulations
gptkbp:requires safety audits
safety inspections
safety signage
safety training for employees
emergency action plans
hazard communication
recordkeeping of workplace injuries
employers to provide a safe workplace
safety equipment usage
gptkbp:signature gptkb:Richard_Nixon
gptkbp:supports community outreach programs
research on occupational safety
safety research initiatives
state plans for occupational safety