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OSHA began because, until ________, there were no national laws regulating safety and health hazards.

1970

Nearly every American employee is covered by OSHA or an OSHA-approved state agency.

True (A)

Which of the following is NOT a right every employee has under OSHA? (Select one)

  • The right to file a complaint with OSHA
  • The right to complain or request hazard correction from your employer
  • The right to a safe and healthful workplace
  • The right to refuse to work because you just don't feel like it (correct)

Which of the following personal protective equipment must an employer pay for? (Select one)

<p>Steel-toe boots that must be left in the employee's locker when he or she is not working (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, which states 'Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees' is called _____________.

<p>The General Duty Clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

OSHA Overview

  • OSHA was established in 1970 due to the lack of national laws for regulating workplace safety and health hazards.
  • The agency covers nearly every American employee through either federal OSHA or state-approved agencies.

Employee Rights Under OSHA

  • Employees have the right to a safe and healthful workplace.
  • Employees can complain or request corrections of hazards from their employers.
  • Filing a formal complaint with OSHA is within the rights of every employee.
  • Employees do not have the right to refuse work simply based on personal preferences.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations

  • Employers are responsible for providing and paying for certain personal protective equipment.
  • Steel-toe boots that must remain at the employee's locker when not working fall under employer responsibility.
  • A hard hat damaged intentionally by the employee and off-site equipment are not the employer's responsibility.

General Duty Clause

  • The General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) mandates that employers provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that can cause death or serious injury.

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