Which agency is responsible for occupational safety and health regulations?

• A. OSHA
• B. FDA
• C. EPA
• D. NASA

Answer: (A)

Occupational safety and health regulations are overseen by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. This agency, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, creates and enforces standards that protect workers from hazards on the job, covering areas like hazard communication, fall protection, machine guarding, and the use of personal protective equipment, with inspections to ensure compliance. The other agencies have different missions—FDA handles food and drug safety, EPA focuses on environmental protection, and NASA is the space agency. Because OSHA is specifically responsible for workplace safety and health regulations, it is the correct choice.