Question

A principal objective of the occupational safety and health act is ____________:
a. promoting healthier life styles for employees.
b. preventing injuries and illnesses on the job.
c. all of these
d. compensating employees for injuries and illnesses that occur on the job.
e. none of these

Answer 1

I think the correct answer would be B. A principal objective of the occupational safety and health act is preventing injuries and illnesses on the job. It is a federal law that governs the health and safety of the people in the private and public sector. It was passed in order to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for all employees in the private and public sectors by making and implementing standards for working in certain workplaces and also by organizing training, outreach programs and education. It protects the employees of any possible injuries and illnesses that may rise when working.

Answer 2

Preventing injuries and illnesses on the job is a principal objective of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

To add, the Occupational Safety and Health Act is the primary federal law which governs occupational health and safety in the private sector and federal government in the United States.