Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health standards in the United States?

Which federal agency is responsible for

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AThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
BThe Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division
CThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
DThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

✓ Correct answer: D. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA, established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, is the federal agency charged with setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards, including those found in 29 CFR 1926 for the construction industry.

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