Ivy Tech CNA Program Exam 1 Practice

Workplace safety and protection for workers on the job is handled by OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA creates and enforces standards that help prevent injuries, illnesses, and hazards in the workplace. They require employers to identify hazards, provide training, use appropriate protective equipment, maintain safe work environments, and keep records of injuries and illnesses. They also conduct inspections to ensure compliance and offer educational resources to help workplaces stay safe.

Other agencies have different focus areas and do not serve primarily as the watchdog for on-the-job safety. The CDC concentrates on disease prevention and public health, the FDA regulates foods, drugs, and medical devices to ensure safety and effectiveness, and the NIH funds and conducts medical research. While these agencies influence health in various contexts, OSHA is the one dedicated to protecting workers from safety hazards on the job.