Which term represents the agency for workplace safety in the United States?

• A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• B. Environmental Protection Agency
• C. Department of Homeland Security
• D. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Answer: (A)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the federal agency responsible for workplace safety in the United States. It sets and enforces standards to reduce hazards on the job, conducts inspections, and provides training and resources to employers and workers. OSHA was created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for most workers, including many private-sector workplaces and many government workplaces through state plans. The Environmental Protection Agency handles environmental protection, the Department of Homeland Security focuses on national security and emergency management, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration covers weather, oceans, and atmosphere. So, the term that represents the agency for workplace safety is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.