Occupational Health and Safety Act – Why Does It Exist?
If you are a laborer, you should know the about the general purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Though this Act has been in place since 1970, it has changed drastically since then. Essentially, the purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is to protect all laborers that work for any type of (non-governmental) business. Prior to this act (signed by former President Nixon), an industrial workplace was not a safe environment for workers. The Act itself is incredibly interesting, though (quite surprisingly) it does not cover some of the most dangerous occupations out there. The Act states that any “person engaged in a business affecting commerce who has employees, but does not include the United States or any state of political subdivision of a State.” In short, this Act applies to all types of employers including law firms, hospitals, charities, labor unions, manufacturers, and private schools. Religious organizations are included in this Act if they employ workers
