ABSTRACT
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires virtually every private employer to furnish each employee a place of employment free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the administrative agency for the Act. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is one of nine operating components of the Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA, established as an operating health agency within the Public Health Service. The Center for Disease Control is the federal agency charged with protecting the public health of the nation by providing leadership and direction in the prevention and control of diseases and other preventable conditions. NIOSH evaluates all known medical, biological, engineering, chemical, trade, and other information relevant to a potential hazard. OSHA promulgates standards, conducts inspections, and provides for their enforcement.
