Standards and regulations issued by OSHA are examples of Administrative Law.
There is a lot of software available, but not all of it is mandated by law. If the software is backed by a government agency such as OSHA, then it is safe to say it is mandated by law and accurate.
OSHA certification is assumed to be authentic. If there is any doubt, OSHA should be contacted. Tampering with government certification of any kind is a felony.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) was passed and signed into law in 1970. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), created by the Act, began operation in 1971.
Yes, they do, but not by law. Army policy specifies Army compliance with OSHA standards.
In the U.S., yes if you are under 18. If 18 and over, no, unless your occupation or Federal, State, or local law, or OSHA or your State OSHA cites working alone in your profession or under the terms and conditions of your job. (For example, high risk occupations)
You must have a labor law poster displayed. But you can simply print out any updates from OSHA, and post them alongside the poster.
OSHA does not cover workers, per se, as does an insurance company. OSHA enforces law requiring the work place to be safe.
Federally funded construction projects fall under OSHA if the organization performing the work is subject to OSHA. If the work is performed, for example, by municipal employees in a state that does not have an OSHA approved Occupational Safety and health program, then the work does not fall under OSHA.
It means you need to keep an OSHA log for occupational injuries illnesses and deaths. If you don't then you can be in major trouble with OSHA, Their fines and penalties are expensive.
This brochure presents an overview of OSHA requirements, and by itself does not alter or determine the responsibilities for compliance stipulated in the Law on Occupational Safety and Health (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and the OSHA standards themselves. Moreover, because interpretations and enforcement policy of the law can change over time, the reader should consult current administrative interpretations and decisions of the Review Commission Occupational Safety and Health (Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission) and the courts for additional guidance on the requirements for compliance with the ordinances of the OSHA.
On December 29, 1970, President Richard M. Nixon signed The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, also known as the Williams-Steiger Act in honor of the two men who pressed so hard for its passage.
The OSHA website.