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| Synopsis of the OSH Act |
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The OSH Act requires employers to comply
with safety and health standards issued by OSHA, as well as with
other regulations issued by OSHA. In addition, the Act includes a
"general duty clause," which applies to hazards not addressed by any
specific OSHA standard. The general duty clause requires employers
to provide their employees with a workplace that is free from
recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or
serious physical harm. For a more detailed summary of the OSH Act,
see DOL's
Employment Law Guide: Occupational Safety and Health.
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