If an employee files a complaint with OSHA, under which of the following would they be protected?
Answer option D is correct.
Whistleblower standards protect an employee's right to file a complaint to OSHA about a workplace safety or health hazard. It is considered a basic employee right granted under the OSH act in 1970. Emergency action (A) is a type of plan required by OSHA, and the general duty clause (C) states that employers have a general duty to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees.
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Which of the following has established standards for personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Answer option D is correct.
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Which of the following Acts applies to children in the workforce?
Answer option C is correct.
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Under OSHA regulations, employers do not have the right to do which of the following?
Answer option C is correct.
A Notice of Contest must be filed within 15 days of the citation. The OSH Act requires employers to allow the CSHO to inspect the workplace (D). Employers may request variances until repairs are made (A) or for processes that provide equal or greater safety for workers. Employers may consult with OSHA to identify possible hazards without fear of a citation or penalty (B); but once a consultant becomes involved, the employer must abate any violations, or the consultant will refer the violation to an OSHA inspector.
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Which of the following injuries would be considered work-related for purposes of reporting?
Answer option D is correct.
Generally, injuries are not work-related if the employee is engaged in a voluntary wellness activity (C), eating food prepared for personal consumption (A), or has the common cold/flu (B). This is important for two reasons: to determine OSHA recordability and to determine compensability under workers' compensation.
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