What is another word for occupational safety and health act?
Pronunciation: [ˌɒkjʊpˈe͡ɪʃənə͡l sˈe͡ɪfti and hˈɛlθ ˈakt] (IPA) 
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1970 to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees in the United States. Other terms that are commonly used as synonyms for OSHA include workplace safety regulations, employee health and safety laws, worker protection legislation, and job site safety requirements. The primary purpose of OSHA is to reduce and prevent workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses by setting and enforcing standards, as well as providing training, outreach, education, and assistance to employers and workers. The act covers not only employees in the private sector, but also those in state and local government agencies.
