With the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the federal government stepped in to ensure uniformity and enforcement of health and safety in the workplace.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 was enacted to ensure worker and workplace safety. Its goal was to make sure employers provide their workers with an environment free from recognized hazards, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions, thereby creating a uniform system of regulations and enforcement across the United States.

With the Passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act