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What protections does OSHA give to people in the US?
OSHA protects employees and other workers from harm in the the workplace. They protect employees from safety hazards or injury on the job.
What is the function of scaffold platform?
to protect workers from hazards, NOT to provide a stable base
Why was the OSH Act written?
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) was written to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing regulations and standards. It was created to protect workers from hazards in the workplace and to promote a safe working environment for all.
What personal protective equipment and facilities are used to protect workers from hazards?
hard hat, safety glasses, coverall, safety shoes, safety gloves & gauntlets
Some standards or hazards where workers must be trained are?
Some standards or hazards where workers must be trained are professionalism, confidentiality, and many others.
What did workers of same skill form to fight for their employment?
They formed a union, which is a formal group organized to protect workers' rights and to help ensure fair and equitable treatment for all employees.
Why do workers have health and safety training?
Workers receive health and safety training so that they:can recognize hazards and know how to protect themselvesunderstand what they can expect from their employer in connection with health and safetyunderstand what is expected of them in connection with health and safety.
What law gives you the legal right to know about all the hazardous chemicals that you may be exposed to at work the specific hazards associated with those chemicals and what to do to protect yourself?
The law that provides this right is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), also known as the "Right-to-Know" law. This regulation requires employers to inform employees about hazardous chemicals in the workplace, provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical, and train workers on how to protect themselves from chemical hazards.
What are the jobs of the labor unions?
The purpose of labor unions is to protect its members, workers, from being underpaid and overworked. Unions have fees and rules that apply to all members. http://answers.ask.com/society/other/what_is_the_purpose_of_a_union
Does the FDA regulate the safety of health care workers?
No, the FDA does not regulate the safety of healthcare workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees, including those in the healthcare industry. OSHA sets and enforces standards to protect workers from hazards in the workplace.
Should the workers protect clients from violent clients?
Yes, it is the responsibility of the workers to protect their clients from other clients who are violent.
Why did the congress pass the Chinese exclusion act?
to protect American workers
