Senator Boxer: Protecting Workplace Health and Safety   

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  

Dear Friend:

Forty years ago this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established to protect America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing workplace health and safety standards.

In its 40 years on the job, OSHA has made a tremendous difference.  Today America’s workplaces are far safer, with far fewer injuries, illnesses, and deaths.  

To build on this progress, we must respond to emerging threats to worker safety from new toxic chemicals and safety hazards; ensure that high-risk workers get crucial safety information; and ensure that all employers follow best health and safety practices.

As OSHA begins its fifth decade, you can count on me to continue fighting to improve workplace health and safety.

Sincerely,