What federal organization dictates requirements for work-related safety issues?

• A. EPA
• B. OSHA
• C. NIST
• D. DOT

Answer: (B)

The main concept tested is which federal agency establishes and enforces work-related safety requirements. The best answer is OSHA—the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It operates under the U.S. Department of Labor and is responsible for creating and enforcing mandatory safety and health standards in most workplaces, along with inspections, training, and guidance to help employers stay compliant. The other agencies have different focus areas: the EPA handles environmental protection, not general workplace safety standards; NIST develops measurement and technology guidelines, not comprehensive workplace safety regulations; and the DOT oversees transportation safety and related rules, not broad occupational safety across all industries.