The Safety Training Program The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was established to � assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.� The act established three government agencies to administer and enforce the law: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Employers have a general duty to provide a place of employment � free from recognized hazards.� Employers should ensure that each employee is provide