Legal Aspects of Safety and Health

Catalog description

This course examines the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act and the authority of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); includes a review of employers' legal responsibilities and proactive measures to ensure compliance with the OSH legal and regulatory framework in America; discusses OSHA regulations including citations, penalties, inspections, and record-keeping; and studies legislative and legal decisions relating to personnel practices, employee safety, and public protection.