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Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
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A quick definition of Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission:
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: A group of people who make sure that workplaces are safe and healthy for workers. They were created by a law called the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970. They listen to complaints about dangerous working conditions and decide what should be done to make things better. We use the abbreviation OSHRC to talk about them.
A more thorough explanation:
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) is a group that helps to make sure that workplaces are safe and healthy for employees. It was created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
For example, if an employee thinks that their workplace is not safe or healthy, they can file a complaint with OSHRC. OSHRC will then investigate the complaint and decide if the workplace is violating any safety or health regulations. If they find that the workplace is not safe or healthy, they can order the employer to fix the problem.
Another example is if an employer disagrees with a citation or penalty that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has given them, they can appeal to OSHRC. OSHRC will then hold a hearing and make a decision on whether the citation or penalty is valid.
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