Which agency operates alongside NIOSH under the OSH Act?

The agency that operates alongside the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

OSHA is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health regulations, ensuring that employers provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees. It establishes standards, conducts inspections, and can issue citations for non-compliance with safety regulations.

NIOSH, on the other hand, is a research agency that focuses on the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses. While OSH Act provides the framework for occupational safety and health regulations, NIOSH conducts research and provides recommendations for occupational safety practices. Together, these two agencies work to promote safer workplaces in the United States.

The other agencies mentioned, such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), focus on different aspects of public safety and health, which falls outside the specific mandates of the OSH Act that governs workplace safety directly.