OSHA's Mission

With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

Organization

OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. The administrator for OSHA is the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. OSHA's administrator answers to the Secretary of Labor, who is a member of the cabinet of the President of the United States.

• OSHA Organizational Chart
• OSHA Directory
  • National Office, Frances Perkins Bldg., Washington, D.C.
  • Regional and Area Offices
  • State Plan Offices
  • Consultation Program Offices
• Find Locations of OSHA Offices

OSHA Coverage

The OSH Act covers employers and their employees either directly through federal OSHA or through an OSHA-approved state program. State programs must meet or exceed federal OSHA standards for workplace safety and health.

For more details, visit the website:

http://www.osha.gov/about.html