Which federal agency develops the workplace standards to ensure safe working conditions in the workplace?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation. The agency develops workplace standards to ensure safe working conditions for every employee in the places of employment.It puts limitts on chemical exposure, employee access to the information, states requirements for the use of personal protective equipment, and requirements for safety procedures etc.
CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) is the agency for federal public health. It focuses on infectious diseases and provides information regarding infection control. It is not a regulatory agency and does not test nor evaluate products.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is the federal agency charged with the protection of human health and the environment. It controls the safety of drinking water, air safety, oil pollution, and dental amalgam safety. It regulates disinfectants used on environmental surfaces (housekeeping and clinical purposes).
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is the federal agency responsible for the safety, efficacy, and security of human and biological products, medical devices, the nation's food supply, products that emit radiation etc. It regulates the labeling on packaging. It regulates liquid chemicals sterilants, and high-level disinfectants used on semi-critical and critical patient-care devices.

Which Federal Agency Develops the Workplace Standards to Ensure Safe