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Did u know? In 1970, OSHA was established for ensuring safe and healthy working
conditions.
In order to verify that organizations are complying with these regulations, OSHA can conduct
surprise inspections. Technically, employers can ask OSHA to show a search warrant before
the search is executed, but this is not normally done because OSHA can get a warrant relatively
quickly. OSHA investigators may inspect the building, but an employer has the right to have
a representative accompany the regulators during the tour. The investigators review accident
records and other documents to verify that compliance has been maintained. OSHA investigators
also observe employees to verify that guidelines set by the agency are followed (e.g., wearing
eye protection). If OSHA investigators believe that violations have occurred, they can issue
citations against the employer. If the employer agrees to pay a fine, OSHA will normally inspect
the building at a later date to ensure compliance. If an employer believes that the fine or other
sanction is inappropriate, a court order can be sought seeking relief from the fine or sanction. In
rare instances, the secretary of labor may ask for an injunction against an employer. Injunctions
are only sought in the most serious cases, such as those in which there is imminent danger to
employees.

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Caution Verification of the non-compliance of OSHA regulations is conducted through
surprise inspections.

5.3.5 environmental Protection agency (ePa)

One of the most pressing issues in the India is protecting the environment. A combination of
pressure from consumer groups, news media, and voters encouraged Government to pass
legislation creating the Environmental Protection Agency in 1972. Prior to the creation of the
EPA, no single Central agency had control over environmental issues, resulting in fragmented
enforcement and confusing or conflicting codes. The EPA was created to act as the focal point
regarding all pollution issues (air, noise, water, etc.).

Notes One of the most pressing issues in the India is protecting the environment.

self assessment

Fill in the blanks:

11. Dictatorship is also called as ................... .
12. NAFTA Stands for ................... .
13. SEBI stands for ................... .
14. The ................... is responsible for ensuring the safety of cosmetics, drugs, and food. One of
the most important functions of the agency is new drug approval.
15. Enacted in 1970, the ..................., was designed to ensure safe and healthy working
conditions in nearly every environment.

16. The ................... was created to act as the focal point regarding all pollution issues (air,
noise, water, etc.).

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