Questions and Answers
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
Which of the following is NOT a right every employee has under OSHA? (Select one)
Which of the following personal protective equipment must an employer pay for? (Select one)
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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 _____________.
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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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