In 1971, which Act was created to give structure to worker protection activities?

In 1971, which Act was created to give structure to worker protection activities?

• A. Occupational Safety and Health Act
• B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• C. Hazard Communication Standard
• D. Globally Harmonized System

Answer: (A)

The Act created a formal framework for protecting workers by establishing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and giving it the authority to set and enforce safety and health standards, inspect workplaces, and provide training and outreach. This combination of standards, enforcement, and education is what organizes and drives worker protection activities across industries, making this Act the correct choice. The other options point to a regulatory agency, a single standard, or an international labeling system, not the enabling law itself.

The Act created a formal framework for protecting workers by establishing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and giving it the authority to set and enforce safety and health standards, inspect workplaces, and provide training and outreach. This combination of standards, enforcement, and education is what organizes and drives worker protection activities across industries, making this Act the correct choice. The other options point to a regulatory agency, a single standard, or an international labeling system, not the enabling law itself.