Which of the following aspects of OSHA enforcement applies to private sector employees?

Jurisdiction is the correct answer because it defines the legal authority that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has over the enforcement of workplace safety and health regulations specifically for private sector employees. OSHA’s jurisdiction applies nationwide to most private sector workplaces, ensuring that employees in these environments are protected by the established safety standards.

In the context of OSHA, regulation refers to the rules and guidelines established by the agency, which apply across various sectors, but jurisdiction specifies the areas where those rules are enforceable. Compliance involves adhering to the established regulations, which is a result of jurisdiction but not the defining characteristic. Monitoring pertains to how OSHA oversees workplaces to ensure adherence to regulations, but again, this is a function that follows the established jurisdiction. Therefore, jurisdiction is the foundational aspect that directly relates to OSHA’s enforcement capabilities over private sector employees.