Which act established OSHA to ensure that a safe and healthful workplace is provided for all personnel?

Which act established OSHA to ensure that a safe and healthful workplace is provided for all personnel?

• A. Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
• B. Clean Air Act
• C. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
• D. Mine Safety and Health Act

Answer: (A)

The act that created OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. This law established OSHA to ensure safe and healthful workplaces by setting and enforcing workplace standards, conducting inspections, providing training and outreach, and helping workers understand their rights. It gives employers the responsibility to meet protective standards and gives employees the ability to raise safety concerns without fear. The other acts focus on different areas—air quality, pesticides, or mining safety—not on creating OSHA.

The act that created OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. This law established OSHA to ensure safe and healthful workplaces by setting and enforcing workplace standards, conducting inspections, providing training and outreach, and helping workers understand their rights. It gives employers the responsibility to meet protective standards and gives employees the ability to raise safety concerns without fear. The other acts focus on different areas—air quality, pesticides, or mining safety—not on creating OSHA.