Scope Of Employment Clarification

Summary

In Idaho, if an employee is asked to perform tasks outside their usual duties without proper training, it may be considered outside the scope of employment. Employers are required to provide a safe workplace and necessary training for hazardous tasks. Consider discussing OSHA regulations or addressing the issue with your employer for further guidance.

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So it possi ly would not be in scope of employment
In Idaho, if an employee is asked to perform tasks outside their usual duties and without proper training, it might be considered outside the scope of employment. Employers must provide a safe workplace and necessary training.
Would you like more information on OSHA regulations or advice on how to address this issue with the employer?
WOULD THIS BE CO SIDERED OUTSIDE NORMAL DUTIES
Given your description, it sounds like the tasks involving cleaning a tunnel with a gas engine and working in a hazardous atmosphere might be outside the normal scope of employment, especially if there has been no prior training.
Would you like more information on OSHA regulations or advice on how to address this issue with your employer?