The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is which of the following?

• A. Department of Natural Resources
• B. Safety Data Sheet
• C. United States Department of Agriculture
• D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is that workplace safety standards are set and enforced by a federal agency within the Department of Labor that focuses specifically on protecting workers. This agency writes rules, conducts inspections, and can require fixes or penalties when safety is not met. In a salon, this means rules about handling chemicals, ensuring proper ventilation, using protective gear, and having safety data sheets available for products you use.

The correct agency is Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The other options don’t fit because the Department of Natural Resources deals with environmental and natural-resource issues, not workplace safety standards; the United States Department of Agriculture handles farming, food, and related areas; and a Safety Data Sheet is a type of document that communicates hazard information, not a regulatory body.