Do OSHA regulations benefit or harm workers?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created in 1971 in response to concerns over what were perceived to be relatively high rates of workplace injuries in many occupations. OSHA is charged with studying the causes of workplace injuries and fatalities, formulating regulations to improve workplace safety, and inspecting firms to ensure compliance with these regulations. Fines are assessed against firms that are in violation of these regulations.
