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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the administration focus was to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments (OSHA, 2006).
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act was passed to provide employees with a safe place to work with uniform standards. Prior to the act, there was lack of state legislation protecting employees against hazards. OSHA, under the authority of the Department of Labor, enforced this act. Companies received penalties and abatement (deduction) orders when the employer violates the OSH Act. The penalties range from $0 to $70,000 and may include criminal sanctions and higher fines up to $500,000 where an employer acted willfully and caused an employee's death. Employers may contend that compliance with a health or safety standard would subject the employees to a greater hazard than what is......

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