The government's main agency designed to protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses by enforcing all safety and health legislation is _________________.

• A. EPA
• B. FDA
• C. NIOSH
• D. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Answer: (D)

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is the main government agency responsible for enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace. Created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA sets and enforces rules, conducts inspections, and requires employers to provide a safe working environment to prevent injuries and illnesses. It’s part of the Department of Labor, which is why it specifically handles job-related safety and health concerns. The EPA focuses on environmental protection, the FDA on foods and drugs, and NIOSH conducts research and provides guidance (not enforcement). That enforcement role is what makes OSHA the correct choice.