Briefly explain the rational for the OSHAct

What will be an ideal response?


According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in developing this comprehensive and far-reaching piece of legislation, congress considered the following statistics:
• Every year, an average of 14,000 deaths were caused by workplace accidents.
• Every year, 2.5 million workers were disabled in workplace accidents.
• Every year, approximately 300,000 new cases of occupational diseases were reported.
Clearly, a comprehensive, uniform law was needed to help reduce the incidence of work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. The OSHAct addressed this need. It is contained in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1900 through 1910 . The act also established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Labor and is responsible for administering the OSHAct.

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