1. Drafted: April 14, 1969 Amendment Years: April 28, 1971- Present time Cole Krieger Period 1 Mr. Bodas

2. Governs employees’ occupational health and safety Main goal is to ensure that employers are aware of recognized hazards in an area Enforces health and safety standards Report to the OSHA when a worker dies from working Employees are given appropriate suits and protective equipment Prevents workplace injuries Prevents diseases spreading Prevents electrical hazards and fire dangers Prevents confined spacing and machine hazards Prevents toxic substances from spreading

3. Federal government (Congress) Labor leaders United States Chamber of Commerce National Association of Manufacturers Department of Labor