The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created OSHA and which related organization responsible for research and recommendations on safety and health?

• A. National Institute for Industrial Safety and Health
• B. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• C. National Institute for Occupational Hazard Studies
• D. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

Answer: (B)

The question tests the distinction between enforcement and research roles created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. OSHA handles enforcement and compliance, while the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health focuses on research and issuing safety-health recommendations. NIOSH, under the CDC, conducts studies on workplace hazards, evaluates risks, and develops guidance to prevent injuries and illnesses. Therefore, the organization responsible for research and recommendations is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The other suggested names do not correspond to the actual institute established by the act.