OSHA coverage is provided either directly by federal OSHA or through an OSHA-approved state program. Which option best completes the statement?

• A. OSHA-approved state program
• B. Private sector safety alliance
• C. Local unions
• D. Department of Transportation

Answer: (A)

OSHA coverage can come either from federal OSHA or through an OSHA-approved state program. In states with approved plans, the state administers and enforces OSHA standards for most workplaces, with federal OSHA providing oversight to ensure the program meets federal requirements. This arrangement lets state agencies handle inspections, enforcement, and compliance while staying within the nationwide OSHA framework. The other options don’t fit because a private sector safety alliance isn’t a regulatory coverage mechanism, local unions don’t provide OSHA coverage, and the Department of Transportation oversees transportation safety, not OSHA-wide workplace health and safety coverage.