OSHA's enforcement approach assigns responsibility primarily to which party?

• A. Employers
• B. Workers
• C. OSHA inspectors
• D. The union

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the employer bears the primary responsibility for providing a safe and healthful workplace under OSHA. Employers must identify and control hazards, comply with OSHA standards, train workers, and promptly correct unsafe conditions. OSHA’s enforcement framework supports this by inspecting workplaces, citing violations, and imposing penalties to push compliance, but the duty to ensure safety rests with the employer. Workers contribute by following procedures, reporting hazards, and participating in safety programs, and unions can support and advocate for workers, though they don’t carry the primary safety duties.