Occupational and Environmental Health Exam 2025 – Complete Practice Questions for Disease and Injury Prevention

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Which governmental agency estimates that 94% of waste by volume is industrial waste?

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for estimating the amount of waste generated by industries in the US. The CDC, OSHA, and NIOSH are all focused on public health and safety, but do not have a primary role in estimating industrial waste. Additionally, the EPA has conducted studies and gathered data on industrial waste management, making it the most appropriate agency to estimate the volume of industrial waste.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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