Fire Protection Fundamentals Practice Test

The responsibility for health and safety in the workplace lies with OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA is a U.S. federal agency within the Department of Labor that creates and enforces standards to protect workers from hazards such as falls, chemical exposures, and machinery injuries. It sets workplace safety requirements, conducts inspections, and requires training, recordkeeping, and program development to reduce risks on the job. The other agencies have different focuses: the CDC concentrates on disease control and public health, the EPA handles environmental protection and pollution concerns, and the FDA regulates foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. This is why OSHA is the agency most directly responsible for workplace health and safety.