Osha

/ˈoʊʃə/ noun

Definition

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a US federal agency that ensures safe working conditions

Etymology

Acronym formed from Occupational Safety and Health Administration, established in 1970

Kelly Says

OSHA was created after a bunch of workplace disasters in the 1960s made it clear that companies couldn't be trusted to keep workers safe on their own. Now they're the ones who make sure your hard hat actually protects your head!

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