The OSH Act
Many thought that the only solution to the high accident rates was a Federal law with the same rules and enforcement for everyone. On December 29, 1970, President Nixon signed the OSH Act.
President Nixon signs the OSH Act of 1970.
This Act created OSHA, the agency, which formally came into being on April 28, 1971. With the creation of OSHA, for the first time, all employers in the United States had the legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthful workplace for employees. And, there were now uniform regulations that applied to all workplaces.
What Impact Has OSHA Had On Safety?
- Worker injuries and illnesses are down-from 10.9 incidents per 100 workers in 1972 to 3.0 per 100 in 2015.
- Worker deaths in America are down-on average, from about 38 worker deaths a day in 1970 to 13 a day in 2015.
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1-2. Who signed the OSHA Act of 1970?
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