OSHA
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- noun
- /ˈoʊʃə/
- Formal
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Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA)
- Every workplace must follow the guidelines set by OSHA to prevent accidents.
- OSHA regulations
- OSHA standards
- OSHA requirements
So Nixon did some, he started the EPA, he started OSHA.
- So Nixon did some, he started the EPA, he started OSHA.
- But one of the problems is I think that the, you know, that the, the, the, the agency OSHA has exceeded its mandate.
- You heard me that tough guys at OSHA were finally treating the plague with the same seriousness as not being able to stand on the last rung of a step ladder.
- The one thing I think we might see some hope for in in Healthcare is OSHA.
Examples
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The petroleum industry, among others, demanded that OSHA determine the benefits of this change.
Academic text (1996) -
We had a little visit from OSHA.
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Hey, Sam, this is not OSHA approved.
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- Could I please have the OSHA list?
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Since this is a chemical, I assume OSHA would require you to have them.
Blog text (23) -
Don't believe this would pass OSHA standards back in the US.
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The first two mentioned are recommended under the current OSHA standards and will be mandated if proposed rules are adopted.
Academic text (1994) -
For example, ammonia concentrations can potentially reach levels that would not pass OSHA standards.
Academic text (1999) -
No airborne contaminants were found in concentrations above OSHA health guidelines.
Academic text (1997) -
There are federal regulations (OSHA) mandating emergency preparations in workplaces with 11 or more employees.
Academic text (2008)
Synonyms
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A United States government agency that sets rules and makes sure workplaces are safe
Surface Forms
Etymology
OSHA is a short name made from the first letters of Occupational, Safety, Health, and Administration, so you can read it as 'work safety administration'. It is the U.S. government agency that makes rules and checks that workplaces are safe and healthy.