Which of the following is not a typical OSHA responsibility according to the material?

• A. Establishes structural standards and building codes
• B. Standards for handling infectious materials and blood products
• C. Providing for PPE
• D. Setting state-specific insurance reimbursement rates

Answer: (D)

OSHA is about protecting workers in the workplace by setting and enforcing safety and health standards. Standards for handling infectious materials and blood products fall squarely under this remit because they relate to preventing exposure and disease transmission on the job, and providing for PPE is a direct way to reduce risk for workers. Setting state-specific insurance reimbursement rates, however, deals with how care is paid for and financed, which is outside OSHA’s safety and health mandate. Building codes and structural standards are typically handled by separate building-safety and code authorities, not OSHA. Because the reimbursement-rate topic clearly lies outside OSHA’s scope, it’s the best choice for what isn’t a typical OSHA responsibility.