Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, is the lead federal organization devoted to protecting the safety and health of America’s workers. OSHA produces and enforces protective standards for occupational safety and health and also provides employers and employees with technical and consultative assistance. OSHA also works with employers through various programs and partnerships to help them develop effective safety and health systems to reduce injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Assistance products and tools are available. Additional resources are available through the OSHA Publications Office. The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability and related employment policy as well as practices that affect the employment of people with disabilities, including communication disorders.