Occupational Safety and Health Act
GPTKB entity
Statements (107)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:law |
gptkbp:addresses |
chemical exposure limits
workplace violence substance abuse in the workplace |
gptkbp:allows |
gptkb:fines_for_non-compliance
whistleblower protections inspections by OSHA |
gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:OSHA_Act_of_1970
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gptkbp:applies_to |
private sector employers
public sector employers |
gptkbp:covers |
construction industry
manufacturing industry agriculture industry healthcare industry |
gptkbp:effective_date |
April 28, 1971
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gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
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gptkbp:encourages |
safety audits
safety culture in organizations collaboration between employers and employees employee involvement in safety programs state-level safety programs safety committees in workplaces employer-employee cooperation reporting of unsafe conditions without retaliation |
gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration
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gptkbp:established_in |
gptkb:Henry_Nixon
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gptkbp:establishes |
gptkb:National_Institute_for_Occupational_Safety_and_Health
gptkb:Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Review_Commission workplace safety standards |
gptkbp:governing_body |
gptkb:Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Occupational Safety and Health Act
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gptkbp:includes |
hazard communication standard
personal protective equipment requirements general duty clause regulations for chemical safety regulations for construction safety regulations for agriculture safety regulations for electrical safety regulations for fall protection regulations for maritime safety regulations for noise exposure provisions for reporting injuries provisions for temporary workers provisions for workplace accommodations. |
gptkbp:influenced_by |
labor movements
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gptkbp:mandates |
gptkb:safety_standards
safety inspections first aid training hazard communication standards safety training for new employees safety protocols for machinery operation |
gptkbp:penalty_shootout |
gptkb:fines_for_non-compliance
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gptkbp:promotes |
safety training programs
safety programs mental health in the workplace safety culture in workplaces |
gptkbp:provides |
whistleblower protections
resources for small businesses guidelines for respiratory protection. guidelines for workplace ergonomics guidelines for workplace violence prevention training grants for employers guidelines for reporting accidents workers' rights to report unsafe conditions consultation services for employers guidelines for personal protective equipment guidelines for workplace inspections resources for compliance assistance access to safety information for employees rights to report unsafe conditions training requirements for employees guidance for workplace safety committees |
gptkbp:purpose |
to ensure workplace safety and health
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gptkbp:related_to |
safety regulations
health regulations worker safety worker rights |
gptkbp:requires |
safety audits
emergency action plans recordkeeping of workplace injuries safety data sheets for chemicals fire safety plans employers to provide a safe workplace safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals safety signage in workplaces reporting of workplace fatalities reporting of toxic substances safety training for specific industries training for hazardous materials handling safety equipment for high-risk jobs safety measures for electrical work |
gptkbp:supports |
community outreach programs
community safety initiatives research on occupational safety ergonomics programs training for emergency preparedness health and safety research initiatives |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Nixon_Administration
gptkb:Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration gptkb:the_Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration gptkb:66th_United_States_Congress gptkb:Federal_Coal_Mine_Health_and_Safety_Act gptkb:Nixon_administration gptkb:Fair_Labor_Standards_Act gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Labor |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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