Which agency is responsible for maintaining safety in the workplace?

• A. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
• B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• C. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Answer: (A)

Safety in the workplace is maintained by an agency that creates and enforces standards to prevent injuries and illnesses, conducts inspections, and ensures employers follow rules. That agency is the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. It operates under the Department of Labor and focuses on safety and health in workplaces, covering requirements like hazard communication, proper use of personal protective equipment, and reporting of injuries. The Environmental Protection Agency deals with environmental protection, not direct workplace safety enforcement; the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health conducts research and makes recommendations but does not enforce standards; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handles disease control and prevention broadly. So, the agency responsible for maintaining safety in the workplace is Occupational Health and Safety Administration.