Why was osha created?

Answer 1

The mission of OSHA is to prevent injuries and protect the health of American workers and to achieve this mission it:

1. Develops job safety and health standards
2. Maintains a reporting and record keeping system
3. Provides training programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety & health

It also was created so people will know about the hazards at different workplaces - how to avoid them, how to prevent them and how to handle such situations. Without the training provided by this body, companies and organization would have still operate in a less safer environment for all the workers involved..

Answer 2

OSHA was formed to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing rules (called standards) for workplace safety and health.

Answer 3

To help ensure workplace health and safety.