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To address the needs of workers, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The Act created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Q: What act was passed in the U.S. to protect chemical industry workers?
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