What is the primary focus of OSHA regulations?

The primary focus of OSHA regulations is occupational safety and health. OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, was created to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards, providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. The regulations under OSHA aim to minimize workplace hazards, reduce the risk of work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, and promote overall safety in the workplace environment. This focus is crucial for protecting workers, ensuring their well-being, and fostering a culture of safety in various industries, including construction.

While employee retention strategies and cost reduction methods can be important aspects of a business, they are not the primary aim of OSHA. Environmental conservation efforts, although also significant, fall under different regulatory frameworks and not specifically within the scope of OSHA's mission. The core of OSHA's purpose lies in safeguarding workers’ health on the job, making occupational safety and health the central focus of its regulations.