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Standard 4: Obj. 3
Compare and contrast the roles of government agencies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. |
| Center for disease control and prevention (CDC) | conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise. |
| The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) | conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations. |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the Nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. |