Discuss the responsibility and authority of OSHA as well as OSHA standards. What are the similarities and differences between OSHA and NIOSH? Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including your textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. ANSWER:

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established both the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Both of these agencies are essentially intertwined with one another in regards to safety and health in the United States. Both agencies are mandated to protect and investigate work related...