The Basic Purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act

question 42

Multiple Choice

The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act is to ________.

• A) administer the act and to set and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to almost all workers in the U.S.
• B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve human resources
• C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons
• D) to prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among public employees

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