How Does the Government Work to Protect Americans?
One thing that we have to
consider when we talk about the quality of the air that we breathe is the work
that is done to protect people, including people who do not realize how and why
they are being protected. The Occupational
Health and Safety Act passed in 1970 to “assure safe and healthful working
conditions for working men and women” and healthy air quality is included in
those conditions. Most of us are
familiar with OSHA, or the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, and
some of us may be familiar with the National Institute for Occupational Health
and Safety (NIOSH). These are two
agencies that were created by the law to protect workers. OHSA creates standards and regulations on
safety, and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with those
regulations. NIOSH conducts research
into workplace safety hazards to increase knowledge and proficiency in
protecting people. Since 1970, myriad
changes have taken place to protect both the immediate and long-term health of
American workers. The American Lung
Association also works to protect students of all ages; whether it’s working to
make colleges and universities tobacco-free, or limiting the time that buses
are idling outside of schools, or one of many other strategies to protect kids
and teachers.
To learn more about how the
government is working to protect workers and students, or what steps you could
take to improve on these issues in your community, check out the websites
below.
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