Prior to OSHA the states issued primarily vertical standards.

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Before the establishment of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), occupational safety and health standards were issued by state governments, and they were primarily vertical, meaning they addressed specific industries or hazards. OSHA's establishment in 1971 provided a national framework for the development and enforcement of horizontal standards that apply to all workplaces.

Prior to OSHA the States Issued Primarily Vertical Standards