Which of the Following Best Describes the Primary Purpose of the Occupational

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

• A) set and enforce the safety and health standards for almost all workers in the U.S.
• 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) ensure that family farms provide healthy and safe working environments
• E) prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among all employees

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