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Hopman Cup: An annual international team tennis tournament

Occupational Safety And Health Act (OSHA): Congress created OSHA under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHAs mission is to prevent work-related injuries, il . . . View Full Definition

Occupational Safety And Health Act (OSHA) Of 1970: A law setting forth standards that employers must comply with in order to provide working conditions that are safe and free from any health hazards for all employees. Additionally, the law a . . . View Full Definition

Occupational Safety And Health Administration: A Department of Labor office responsible for overseeing and assuring the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education . . . View Full Definition

Occupational Therapy: Treatment to restore a physically disabled person's ability to perform activities such as walking, eating, drinking, dressing, toileting, and bathing.

Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA): The U.S. Department of Labor agency responsible for administering the Occupational Safety and Health Act (P.L. 91-596). According to OSHA, farming is the nation’s most hazardous occupation. . . . View Full Definition

Occupational Injury: An injury sustained during the course of employment, which results in the employee requiring medical treatment other then minor first aid and which results in the employee being absent from . . . View Full Definition

Occupational Groups: Used to classify specific occupations into a specific category, such as professionals, technical/hi-tech, administrative/clerical, sales, service, retail, etc.

Occupancy Rate: The normal amount of rooms that are expected to be occupied at specific times of the year.

Occupancy Permit: A permit issued by the appropriate local governing body to establish that the property is suitable for habitation by meeting certain safety and health standards.