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The primary legislation in the United States on health and safety for the workforce is the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Many states also have legislation in this area.
In the US there is no legislation regarding health and safety in the IT environment. There is general legislation regarding health and safety in the workplace - the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and regulations that were issued under its authority.
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it is enforcement and not proactive
The objective of health and safety legislation is to ensure the well-being, health, and safety of workers in the workplace. This includes promoting safe working conditions, preventing accidents and injuries, and protecting workers from occupational hazards and risks.
(OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
In the US, there is no national legislation or regulation with that requirement. A few states have that as part of their Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
In the US, that legislation is the Occupational sAfety and Health Act, and the regulation is the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
In the US, the Occupational Safety and Health Act covers workplace hygiene.In countries that have them, the Health and Safety laws.
The US Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the following agencies:OSHA - the Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationNIOSH - the national Institute of Occupational Safety and HealthOSHRC - the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has the role of issuing standards for controlling worker exposure to health and safety hazards in the workplace with the goal of providing each employee with a safe and healthy workplace.