What agency was formed by the OSH Act to establish and enforce workplace safety and health standards, conduct workplace inspections and prepare penalties for noncompliance?
A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
B) Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)
C) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
D) Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS)

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A) Correct. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed by the OSH Act to establish and enforce workplace safety and health standards, conduct workplace inspections and prepare penalties for noncompliance.
B) Incorrect. The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) was formed by the OSH Act to conduct hearings when employers who were cited for violation of OSHA standards contested their penalties.
C) Incorrect. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was formed by the OSH Act to conduct research on workplace safety and health problems.
D) Incorrect. The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) have considerable jurisdiction over the petrochemical industry.

What Agency Was Formed by the OSH Act to Establish