Functions/Responsibilities

OSHA Functions/Responsibilities

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1) The Occupational Safety and Health Act covers most private sector employers and their workers, in addition to some public sector employers and workers in the 50 states and certain territories and jurisdictions under federal authority.

2) Twenty-eight states and Puerto Rico operate their own occupational safety and health programs under plans approvedThe U.S. Department of Labor’s government agency OSHA is in charge of safeguarding employees against occupational diseases and injuries.

Employers must adhere to OSHA regulations and post the necessary signs in the workplace. Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that is governed by the state and offers benefits to employees who sustain workplace injuries. Medical insurance, income replacement, and death benefits are some examples of benefits (Tupper& Smith, 2022).

Workers are entitled to a secure and healthy working environment. You may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if you had an injury at work. Contact a qualified workers’ compensation attorney in your region to learn more about your rights (Ryan, 2022).

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a federal agency that promotes and regulates safe and healthy working conditions for employees in the United States (United States Department of Labor, 2016). The agency is part of the Department of Labor, and its goal is to ensure that all workers have a safe and healthy workplace. OSHA accomplishes this by setting and enforcing standards, providing training and education, and conducting research. The agency also provides information and assistance to employers and workers on how to comply with OSHA standards. OSHA is funded by Congress through the Department of Labor’s budget.

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