OSHA

American  

[oh-shuh, osh-uh] / ˈoʊ ʃə, ˈɒʃ ə /

noun

U.S. Government.

1. the division of the Department of Labor that sets and enforces occupational health and safety rules.

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Etymology

Origin of OSHA

O(ccupational) S(afety and) H(ealth) A(dministration)

Example Sentences

Seminal moments in the history of the U.S. workplace included the fight for a 10-hour workday, the creation of OSHA, the rise of gig work and these other key developments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cal/OSHA failed to investigate a majority of outdoor heat injury reports it received from agricultural employers.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s important for people to realize how deadly a hazard this is,” said Laura Stock, an occupational safety expert and a former member of the Cal/OSHA standards board.

From Los Angeles Times

The state auditor’s latest report read like an obituary for Cal/OSHA’s credibility: outdated rules, missed chances, offices too empty to answer the phone.

From Los Angeles Times

Cal/OSHA issued citations in October 2021 that found critical failures in the company’s safety procedures and training around its handling of pressurized gas systems.

From Los Angeles Times