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Which organization is known for setting standards regarding workplace safety?

  1. CDC

  2. OSHA

  3. NIMS

  4. FEMA

The correct answer is: OSHA

The correct answer is OSHA, which stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This organization is specifically dedicated to ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing standards, as well as providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. OSHA’s regulations cover a wide range of workplace safety issues, including the use of protective equipment, handling hazardous materials, and maintaining safe working environments. In the context of the other organizations mentioned, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) primarily focuses on public health and safety, especially concerning infectious diseases and health policies rather than workplace environments specifically. NIMS (National Incident Management System) is a framework for managing incidents and emergencies at all levels of government and the private sector, while FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) focuses on disaster response and recovery rather than on setting workplace safety standards. Therefore, OSHA is the organization most directly aligned with workplace safety standards.