What is one of the key responsibilities of OSHA?

One of the key responsibilities of OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is to set and enforce health and safety standards. OSHA was established to ensure that employers provide a safe working environment for their employees. This involves creating regulations that address various workplace hazards and safety protocols, as well as ensuring compliance through inspections and enforcement actions. By setting these standards, OSHA aims to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, ensuring that workers are protected from harm while on the job.

In contrast, promoting work-life balance, advocating for higher wages, and monitoring employee productivity are not within OSHA's scope of responsibilities. While these are important aspects of employee welfare and business management, they fall under different organizational or governmental functions rather than OSHA’s primary focus on workplace safety and health.