Title: Describe the importance of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
Course: Precision Machining Technology III (13203-III) > Section: Ensuring Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection

Description should include

- the importance of OSHA—safety standards are set to promote workplace safety by reducing incidents of worker injury or death and employer violations
- the importance of the EPA—regulations, based on Congressional laws, are established to protect the environment, reduce pollution, and promote conservation of environmental resources.

Teacher Resources:

- EPA
- OSHA

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the main role of the EPA in the precision machining industry?
- Why do some political groups and business owners want to reduce the regulations set by the EPA and OSHA?
- How was the industry regulated prior to the establishment of OSHA?