What is the federal agency that recommends ways to prevent work-related injury, OSHA's sister agency?

• A. NIOSH
• B. OSHA
• C. CDC
• D. EPA

Answer: (A)

NIOSH—the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health—focuses on research and recommendations to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. It sits within the CDC, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, and works alongside OSHA. OSHA enforces safety standards, while NIOSH provides the scientific evidence and guidance used to develop those preventive measures. So when the question asks for OSHA’s sister agency that recommends ways to prevent work-related injury, NIOSH is the best fit because its mission is to identify risks and publish research-based recommendations employers can implement. The others don’t fit because OSHA is the enforcement arm, CDC is the broader public health agency, and EPA deals with environmental protection rather than workplace safety.