American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Practice Test

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 was established to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. The primary requirement for organizations under OSHA is to provide nonhazardous workplace conditions. This includes identifying workplace hazards, implementing safety protocols, ensuring proper training and safety equipment for employees, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.

By focusing specifically on creating a safe working environment, OSHA aims to prevent job-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. Organizations must continually assess workplace conditions and make necessary improvements to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. This foundational focus on workplace safety makes it essential for organizations to prioritize nonhazardous working conditions over other areas like employment opportunities or health insurance benefits, which, while important, fall outside the specific scope of OSHA’s mandates.