The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays an important role for workers across the country.
OSHA’s primary function is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. The department works diligently to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, and protects workers’ rights to a safe work environment.
When they hear about a company failing to provide a safe environment, whether by a complaint sent by employees or other means, they conduct an investigation and hold companies liable, if warranted…