====== The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Your Ultimate Guide to Workplace Rights ======
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===== What is the Occupational Safety and Health Act? A 30-Second Summary =====
Imagine your job is a high-stakes sport. Every day, you face potential risks—a slippery floor, a faulty machine, or unseen chemical fumes. Before 1970, there was no official referee on the field to ensure a fair and safe game. Employers made up their own rules, and workers often paid the price with their health, limbs, or even their lives. The **Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)** is the official rulebook for this game, signed into law to put a permanent referee on the field.
This landmark law did