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Construction

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Introduction to OSHA

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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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