Which organization regulates workplace safety and health standards?

• A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• B. Centers for Disease Control guidelines
• C. Personal Protective Equipment for health
• D. Ergonomics

Answer: (A)

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, regulates workplace safety and health standards. As part of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA develops and enforces standards to protect workers from hazards on the job. It sets requirements for safeguarding workers—such as hazard communication, machine guarding, electrical safety, and fall protection—and it conducts inspections to ensure employers comply. OSHA also provides training, outreach, and technical assistance to help employers implement safety programs. The authority behind OSHA comes from the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and violations can lead to penalties. The Centers for Disease Control issues health guidelines and disease prevention recommendations but does not enforce workplace safety standards. Personal protective equipment programs are safety measures, not an organization. Ergonomics is a field focused on designing work and processes to fit people, not a regulating body.