What avenue allows OSHA to enforce safety standards developed by organizations other than itself?

The General Duty Clause is a key component of the Occupational Safety and Health Act that empowers OSHA to enforce safety standards even when they are developed by other organizations. This clause states that employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm to employees. When specific standards developed by other organizations are deemed to meet these safety requirements, the General Duty Clause allows OSHA to hold employers accountable for adherence to these recognized standards.

This approach permits OSHA to leverage a broader set of safety practices and guidelines that may not have been formally codified into law but are nonetheless important for ensuring workplace safety. It encourages continuous improvement in safety standards and practices, reflecting both existing recognized hazards and evolving best practices in occupational safety.

The other options do not provide the same level of authority or flexibility in enforcing safety standards developed by external organizations. They either refer to specific acts or directives that do not encompass the same wide-ranging enforcement capability as the General Duty Clause.