The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), often referred to as the "OSH Act," was enacted in 1970 by President Richard M. Nixon . Its purpose is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for men and women (EPA, 2006). The law is administered and enforced nationwide by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Labor. The application of the OSH Act in the current employment climate will be discussed as it applies to a variety of sectors; Considerations most applicable to the specific type of industry will be discussed initially, while those equally important regardless of the type of business will complete the section. Finally, this paper will discuss how OSH law evolved from organized labor activities to federal law and its widespread national enforcement. OSHA guidelines cover all businesses engaged in employing individuals to perform work. One might assume that strictly administrative or “office work” environments would not be significantly affected by OSHA regulations, but the opposite is true. Corporate offices must ensure that building standards comply with code limitations; condemned buildings are typically not sanctioned as appropriate places to conduct business. Additionally, if the building in which a company operates is more than 20 years old, it must ensure that there is no harmful asbestos in any part of the structure. It is the business owners responsibility to ensure that asbestos inspections are performed and it is the company's responsibility to remove it (OSHA). Other factors these businesses must address include fall prevention. For example, electrical cords must be secured and floors must be … paper center … regulations, compliance guidelines, Federal Register notices, and many additional materials, as well as links to other health and safety regulations. sources. OSHA's interactive expert advisory software, which offers tailored guidance to employers in complying with safety and health standards, has also been made available via the web. References http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/osha35yearmilestones.htmlhttp://www.epa.gov/compliance/civil/osha/oshaenfstatreq.htmlhttp://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand .display_standard_group?p_toc_level=1&p_part_number=1910http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/home/ healthtopics/pdf/triggers.pdf#search=%22lighting%20migraine%22http://www.mckesson.com/en_us/McKesson.com/Our+Businesses/McKesson+Provider+Technologies/Newsroom/McKesson+Spotlights+National+Patient +Security+Awareness+Week.htmlhttp://www.csb.gov/index.cfm?folder=news_releases&page=news&NEWS_ID=264