Who regulates the storage of oxygen and fuel-gas cylinders?

• A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• D. Department of Labor

Answer: (A)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for regulating workplace safety and health standards, which includes the storage and handling of hazardous materials such as oxygen and fuel-gas cylinders. OSHA sets specific guidelines to ensure that these gases are stored safely to prevent accidents, fires, or other dangerous situations. This includes placing restrictions on cylinder storage locations, ensuring proper labeling, and requiring appropriate training for workers who handle these materials.

The other agencies listed, like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), focus on environmental regulations and food safety, respectively, rather than specifically on the occupational safety and health aspects of gas cylinder storage. The Department of Labor oversees labor-related issues but does not specifically regulate the storage of oxygen and fuel-gas cylinders. Thus, OSHA is the most relevant agency for the regulation in question.