Why OSHA Matters
4th GradeCareer & Technical Education45 min
Learning Objective
I can describe why OSHA helps keep workers safe and healthy at their jobs.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Congress created OSHA in 1971 because there were too many deaths and injuries happening at work.
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Because of OSHA, worker deaths have gone down by about 70% and injuries are down about 75%.
Practice
11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Why is OSHA important for workers in the United States? Give two reasons based on what you learned in the video.”
Teacher Guide
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