The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Sources
- 100 Years of Respiratory Protection History | NPPTL | NIOSH | CDC (archive.cdc.gov)
- https://www.osha.gov/aboutosha (osha.gov)
- https://www.dol.gov/general/aboutdol/history/osha (dol.gov)
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