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Overview of OSHA & Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134

A Brief Introduction to OSHA

  • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing laws related to workplace safety and health.
  • OSHA’s main goal is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions by enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
  • Functions of OSHA:
    • Developing job safety, health standards and regulations and enforcing them through worksite inspections.
    • Providing training programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health.