Which agency is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness?

• A. Acgih
• B. Osha
• C. Epa
• D. Niosh

Answer: (D)

The question is asking which federal agency focuses on researching workplace hazards and issuing guidance to prevent injuries and illness. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, part of the CDC, conducts scientific studies on risks such as chemical exposures, noise, ergonomic factors, and other workplace hazards, and it publishes recommendations and best practices to reduce those risks. It operates as a research and guidance body, not an enforcement agency. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards in workplaces, but its primary role is enforcement rather than conducting research and issuing prevention guidance. EPA handles environmental protection, and Acgih is a professional organization rather than a federal agency. So, the correct answer is NIOSH.