Which federal agency enforces safety and health standards in the workplace?

• A. IDEA
• B. OSHA
• C. Title II
• D. ADA

Answer: (B)

Workplace safety and health standards are enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This federal agency creates regulations to protect workers, conducts inspections to ensure rules are followed, issues penalties for violations, and provides training and resources to employers and employees to prevent injuries and illnesses. It operates under the U.S. Department of Labor and focuses specifically on occupational safety and health.

The other options relate to disability rights or education rather than enforcing general workplace safety standards: IDEA governs education for students with disabilities, and the ADA (including Title II) addresses civil rights and accommodation for people with disabilities rather than enforcing workplace safety standards.