Which organization is responsible for protecting workers and others affected by workplace environments?

• A. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• D. Environmental Protection Agency

Answer: (B)

Protecting workers on the job by establishing and enforcing safety standards is the core task here. This is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA creates regulations to control workplace hazards and has the authority to inspect workplaces and enforce penalties for noncompliance, ensuring safer environments for workers and others affected by work activities.

The other organizations have different roles: the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, within the CDC, focuses on research and recommendations rather than enforcement; the CDC itself oversees broader public health without regulating workplace safety standards; and the Environmental Protection Agency concentrates on environmental protection in general, not day-to-day workplace safety requirements.