In the workplace, employers should create a safe and healthy environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to ensure this environment. This week's reading assignment and the M.U.S.E. item OSHA Standards may be helpful in completing this assignment.
For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation of at least 3 slides with at least 200 words of speaker notes per slide. You should also research and utilize 2 academic sources in your presentation. Answer the following questions:
- When and why was OSHA enacted?
- Provide examples of three OSHA standards and how they are observed in the workplace.
- What can happen when an organization violates an OSHA standard?