What is OSHA, and how does it affect job safety?

“OSHA” stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA was brought into being to ensure, as much as possible, that working people across the nation are safe at work. For OSHA standards and regulations, see Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 1902- 1990. Some states also have occupational safety laws and run federally approved state plans.