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OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
A Federal agency under the Department of Labor that publishes and enforces safety and health regulations for most businesses and industries in the United States. OSHA set standards for protective equipment and exposure levels to chemicals, among many other things. It also has expanded its set of standards to include lockouts and tagouts for electrical equipment, hazard communication, blood-borne pathogens and ergonomics.
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State Run OSHA equivalents
In addition to federal OSHA standards, most U.S. states have additional training requirements and workplace standards driven from the state level. State level audits are typically more frequent than federal visits.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
A cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transport. The DOT requires training and proper packaging on the transport of many energy/utility materials.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The US government agency founded to "protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment" EPA training requirements are geared toward the proper maintenance and preservation of air, land, and water quality.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
NRC oversees reactor safety, reactor licensing and renewal, material safety and licensing, and waste management (storage and disposal). The NRC's mission is to regulate the nation's civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. Training requirements and compliance are strictly monitored in this industry.
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