The Basic Purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

question 34

Multiple Choice

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

• A) set and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to almost all workers in the United States
• B) ensure that employees of state agencies have safe and healthy working conditions
• C) provide safe and healthy working conditions to all self-employed persons
• D) prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among all employees

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Definitions:

The Joint Commission

An independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.

Accepted Standards

Guidelines or criteria widely recognized and followed by an industry or community as a basis for quality, safety, or functionality.

Documentation

The process of creating, maintaining, and preserving records and details of various activities, transactions, or processes.

Shortness of Breath

A sensation of difficulty breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air, a symptom of various medical conditions ranging from mild to serious.