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This act was enacted in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working people
They set and enforce standards in workplaces
They provide training, outreach, education and assistance
These guidelines are used for areas of public occupation, but can be used for residential purposes as well
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These standards are used in public use spaces and are most evident during new construction
There are inspectors, whose sole purpose is to verify that OSHA standards have been satisfied
Most construction managers, foremen, or leaders on job sites have some type of OSHA training or certification
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Look around your school or public building, you may notice some OSHA standards being utilized
Are there wires running across the floor? This is a violation of OSHA standards
Is there anything blocking the exit doors in a room?
This is also a violation
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Let’s apply your new-found knowledge and look at some standards applied to our building!
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