Definitions
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- abbreviation Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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- initialism Occupational Safety and Health Administration (US)
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- noun a government agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
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On page 20, we find out that OSHA is trying to subpoena the identity of a porn star who tested positive for HIV, "Patient Zero."
READING: AVN Magazine, September 2009 darkerblogistan 2009
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We have cooperated fully in OSHA's inspection of the February 24th accident.
David Kirby: Troubled Waters at Sea World: Another Ex-Employee Alleges Obstruction in OSHA's Investigation of Orca Trainer's Death David Kirby 2010
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We have cooperated fully in OSHA's inspection of the February 24th accident.
David Kirby: Troubled Waters at Sea World: Another Ex-Employee Alleges Obstruction in OSHA's Investigation of Orca Trainer's Death David Kirby 2010
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We have cooperated fully in OSHA's inspection of the February 24th accident.
David Kirby: Troubled Waters at Sea World: Another Ex-Employee Alleges Obstruction in OSHA's Investigation of Orca Trainer's Death David Kirby 2010
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OSHA is well-intentioned, but OSHA regulations are so pervasive and so particular that no business in America isn't violating the regulations in some fashion or another.
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Wow, either lawnmower/toe accidents are shockingly common somebody call OSHA, or an amazingly large number of people know the guy with the foot cake.
The Groom's Revenge 2010
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There is an exception for emergency situations in OSHA's recommendation.
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There is an exception for emergency situations in OSHA's recommendation.
Archive 2006-11-01 2006
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Others said beefing up enforcement by OSHA is crucial.
Immigrant Walkout Monday May 1: Immigrant Walkout - Let Justice Roll Down Like a Mighty Water! 2006
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Brian Barker, the whistleblower in this case, says that he called OSHA after
SEIU 2010
Specialc8691 commented on the word OSHA
does this come with a root to it. or is it root less. As in it is not greek or latin? Or would I have to look up each individual word to get its origins?
October 29, 2011