Federal guidelines concerning the safety of workers are issued by which agency?

• A. NIST
• B. NIOSH
• C. CPSC
• D. OSHA

Answer: (D)

Federal guidelines for worker safety are issued by OSHA. OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is part of the U.S. Department of Labor and is responsible for setting and enforcing safety and health standards in workplaces. It produces the guidelines and requirements employers must follow to keep workers safe, and it also conducts inspections and provides training resources. NIOSH operates as a research arm that studies hazards and offers recommendations but does not issue binding federal safety guidelines. CPSC focuses on consumer product safety, not workplace safety standards, while NIST concentrates on measurement standards across various industries, not specifically on worker safety guidelines. The job of issuing and enforcing formal federal workplace safety guidelines lies with OSHA.