What type of hazards does OSHA focus on?

OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, focuses on a broad range of workplace safety and health hazards. Its mission is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards, as well as by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. This focus encompasses various types of hazards, including physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards that employees may face in different work environments.

While there are specific agencies and regulations that address areas like fire safety, electrical hazards, and environmental issues, OSHA’s primary commitment is to general workplace safety and health. This means that its standards and regulations cover a wide variety of potential dangers in the workplace, making its focus comprehensive rather than limited to a single type of hazard.