Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A government agency: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a specific federal agency within the United States Department of Labor. Its primary mission is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.

Usage

• The term "Occupational Safety and Health Administration" is used as the official name of the agency. It is often abbreviated as OSHA. It functions as a singular entity.
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Advanced Usage

• "OSHA standards": Refers to the specific safety and health rules created and enforced by the agency.
  • The company updated its equipment to meet the latest OSHA standards.
• "OSHA compliance": The state of adhering to the regulations set by the agency.
  • The consultant specializes in helping businesses achieve OSHA compliance.
• "OSHA violation": An instance where a workplace fails to meet the agency's legal requirements.
  • The construction site received a citation for a serious OSHA violation.

Variants and Related Words

• OSHA (abbreviation): The universally recognized acronym for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • You can find the guidelines on the OSHA website.
• Occupational safety: (noun phrase) The general concept of keeping workers safe from injury and illness on the job.
• Health administration: (noun phrase) The management of health-related services and regulations.

Synonyms

• Safety regulator: A general term for an organization that enforces safety rules.
• Workplace safety agency: A descriptive term for an organization focused on job safety.

Related Phrases

• "To fall under OSHA's jurisdiction": To be subject to the rules and inspections of this agency.
  • Most private sector employers fall under OSHA's jurisdiction.
• "An OSHA-approved plan": A safety program that has received formal acceptance from the agency.
  • The state operates under an OSHA-approved plan.

Noun

1. a government agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment