The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") oversees workplace safety management through the implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health ("OSH") Act. Nearly all workplace safety management is governed by OSHA or OSHA-approved state programs. Both OSHA and OSHA-approved regulations apply to all public sector employers and all employers covered under the OSH Act. The overriding principle of OSHA's workplace safety management program is that employers have a duty protect employees in the workplace from recognized and serious hazards. OSHA works to ensure workplace safety by conducting inspections and employer investigations. When workplace safety issues arise, OSHA has the ability to provide compliance assistance to help employers create a safe and acceptable working environment for their employees.