Description should include

the importance of OSHA—safety standards are set to promote workplace safety by reducing incidents of worker injury or death and employer violations
the importance of the EPA—regulations, based on Congressional laws, are established to protect the environment, reduce pollution, and promote conservation of environmental resources.

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Process/Skill Questions:

What is the main role of the EPA in the precision machining industry?
Why do some political groups and business owners want to reduce the regulations set by the EPA and OSHA?
How was the industry regulated prior to the establishment of OSHA?