Occupational Safety and Health Act
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legislation
|
| gptkbp:addresses |
mental health in the workplace
toxic substances in the workplace |
| gptkbp:allows |
inspections_by_OSHA
|
| gptkbp:amends |
gptkb:OSHA_Act_of_1970
|
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
private sector employers
public sector employers |
| gptkbp:enactedBy |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
|
| gptkbp:encourages |
safety culture in organizations
collaboration between employers and employees state-level safety programs safety innovation in industries use of technology for safety improvements |
| gptkbp:enforces |
penalties for non-compliance
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Review_Commission
workplace safety standards safety committees |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Occupational Safety and Health Act
|
| gptkbp:impact |
improved workplace safety culture
reduced workplace fatalities |
| gptkbp:includes |
recordkeeping requirements
ergonomics standards |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
labor movements
|
| gptkbp:issuedBy |
gptkb:Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration
|
| gptkbp:mandates |
personal protective equipment standards
safety performance evaluations safety signage in workplaces reporting of hazardous conditions safety protocols for hazardous materials. |
| gptkbp:promotes |
substance abuse prevention programs
employee involvement in safety programs |
| gptkbp:provides |
whistleblower protections
resources for small businesses training for emergency responders guidelines for workplace violence prevention guidance for emergency preparedness workers' rights to report unsafe conditions guidelines for safe lifting techniques |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to ensure workplace safety and health
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
worker's compensation laws
|
| gptkbp:requires |
safety audits
first aid training safety training for employees emergency action plans reporting of workplace injuries safety data sheets for chemicals hazard communication standards employers to provide a safe workplace safety equipment maintenance safety inspections by employers safety training for contractors |
| gptkbp:supports |
mental health resources for workers
research on workplace hazards community outreach on safety issues research on occupational safety and health training programs for safety professionals |
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1970
|