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Safety in the Workplace
KEY TERMS
• safety
• accident
• injury
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• William Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• hazard communication standard
• Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard
After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to:
1. Explain the importance of safety.
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