ABSTRACT
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) is the primary reason for the existence of most careers in the safety profession today. Established under the OSH Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was developed as the enforcement arm of the OSH Act, and thus can and has penalized companies and organizations for safety violations through monetary ™nes or penalties. As most safety professionals are also aware, OSHA can also refer fatality and serious violations to the U.S. Department of Justice for criminal prosecution.
