what does osha stand for

OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is a federal agency within the United States Department of Labor, created in 1971 following the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. OSHA's mission is to assure safe and healthy working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards, as well as providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. The agency covers most private sector employers and workers, and some public sector employees through state programs