::Title:: OSHA NSTA Comparison ::Heading:: NSTA ::Body:: NSTA guidelines are focused on safety in schools and promote their guidelines in schools. Most of the standards are geared towards teachers for maintaining a safe environment. [[https://www.nsta.org/themes/custom/nstabuild/images/logo-sm.svg]] ::Heading:: OSHA ::Body:: OSHA guidelines are focused on electrical safety and protects employees from electrical accidents. For example, some standards are focused on electrical shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. ::Heading:: Similarities ::Body:: **Safe work practices **Fires and fire extinguishers ::Heading:: Differences ::Body:: NSTA: ** Food or drinks are not allowed in lab ** Teachers should maintain a safe environment ** Teachers should tell students about safety precautions OSHA: ** Electrical protective equipment ** Electrical circuits and distribution boards