Introduction to occupational safety and health (OSH)

Occupational Health and Safety Act


CHAPTER 1:Introduction to occupational safety and health (OSH)

Contect of Chapter 1

Concept of OSH

History of OSHA

 Development before the Industrial Revolution

OSH Role Existence 

Steam Boiler Safety Era

Machinery Safety Era

Industrial Safety Era

OSH Era

Osha's Mission

Importance of Safety In Workplace

Major Safety Terminologies

Accidents

Contributory Factors

Accident Ratios