Precast Inc. - July/August 2008 - (Page 53) What Is OSHA? A little background in OSHA history and dynamics may help precast employees understand why they should ‘get with the program.’ By Gustavo A. Gonzalez T he Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created under the Department of Labor by the U.S. Congress in 1970 with the mission of reducing workplace fatalities and injuries among workers. OSHA (www.osha.gov) accomplishes this mission by enforcing its regulations (Standards), and educating and helping workers and employers through its outreach programs and consulting services. Canada also has safety federal legislation under the Canadian Labor Code II and is similar to the OSHA Standards. Canadian employers and employees can find out about their rights and responsibilities from the Canadian Federal Agency, Canada’s National Occupational Health and Safety Resources online at www.ccohs.ca. Each Canadian province and territory has its own safety regulations, but all have the same mission of promoting a safe and healthy workplace for employees. The same is true in the United States: Some states have adopted their own OSHA plans JULY/AUGUST 2008 | WWW.PRECAST.ORG 53 http://www.osha.gov http://www.ccohs.ca http://www.precast.org
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