Osha

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
7. injuries usually caused by repetitive work (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome from typing), being in an awkward position to perform a physical task (e.g., cleaning inside a cage), lifting heavy objects (e.g., dog onto an exam table) or a combination of all of these factors.
8. toxic substances that can cause a wide range of health effects when humans are exposed to them. Effects range from mild irritation to death.
10. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.
12. unsafe work conditions that may cause injury
13. hazards caused by factors in the environment that can cause injury to the body without necessarily touching the body

1. Who Is Covered under OSHA
2. living organisms that pose a threat to other living organisms, usually humans. These primarily include:
4. Most private sector employers and their workers are covered by OSHA.
5. the right to raise safety or health concerns with the employer or with OSHA
6. these injuries from emotional and mental stressors can cause health problems, especially when the employee is exposed to them long-term
9. Who Is NOT Covered under OSHA
11. providing workers with a workplace free of recognized hazards following OSHA Safety and Health Standards