Understanding Osha Regulations

The employer acted with intent in allowing the hazard to exist. A hazard exists which was known in the industry. A feasible means exists to remove the hazard. The hazard is life-threatening. Of these options which would best answer the question above assuming no other info is provided?

Mahadev works on in an autobody shop. The floor of the shop is slippery due to chemical residue from the automobile detailing process. Mahadev has witnessed several "close calls" in which his co-workers have slipped and nearly fallen under moving vehicles that were either entering or leaving the shop. Mahadev had raised the issue with the shop manager several times, but the manager hasn't been receptive to Mahadev's complaints. Mahadev notifies OSHA. OSHA conducts and unannounced inspection but finds no safety issues in the shop. The shop manager believes that Mahadev was the reason for OSHA's visit, so he fires Mahadev. Was Mahadev's termination of employment legal?

No; Mahadev is protected under the Occupational Safety and Health Act from adverse employment consequences for reporting to OSHA. Yes; because Mahadev lied. No; Mahadev has a claim for discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Yes; because the autobody shop was in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Which of these options would best answer the question above assuming no other info is provided?

Under the FMLA, which of these is most true?

employers may require that any paid leave available to an employee be used and counted toward an employee’s FMLA leave. employers may require that the employee stay on leave longer than they need if it satisfies an administrative purpose or convenience for the employer. during a valid leave from work, the employee is protected or shielded from layoffs or termination that would have occurred anyway. employers may contact the employee at home by phone or e-mail with a work-related question, but cannot require the employee to physically come to the premises. Which of these options would best answer the question above assuming no other info is provided

Which of the following is true of OSHA reporting and recordkeeping requirements?

Employers must post an annual summary or work-related injuries and illnesses. Employers must keep a record of all non-consumer chemical products used in the workplace. Employers must do all of these Employers must submit reports of specific work-related injury and illness incidents to OSHA. Of these options which would be the best to answer the question above assuming no other info is provided

The elements of a specific violation of OSHA regulations include all of the following EXCEPT:

The employer did not comply with a safety standard. The employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard. An applicable safety standard exists. One or more employees were injured by the hazard. Which of these options would best answer the question above assuming no other info is provided

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which of the following is true?

If an employer provides required personal protective equipment, then it has complied with the general duty clause. An employer must comply with an applicable safety standard as well as the general duty clause. When the general duty clause applies, an employer does not need to comply with an applicable safety standard. When a safety standard applies, an employer must comply with it, but not with the general duty clause. Of these options which would best answer the question above assuming no other info is provided?

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act requires that:

employers must attempt to reinstate persons returning from military service into the positions that they would have attained absent service, including any promotions. employers continue to provide at least partial pay to employees serving in the military for up to 24 months. all persons returning from military service must be reemployed. Of these options which would be best at answering the question above assuming no other info is provided?

Under the FMLA, employees are entitled to:

be restored to the exact same position they left if they are deemed a “key employee.” have only health benefits maintained under the same conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. a minimum of one-half of their salary during their leave. have all benefits maintained under the same conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. Of these options which would best answer the question above assuming no other info is provided

Under the FMLA, employers have the right to:

terminate employees who fail to provide required documentation. require that employees provide documentation of any serious health condition prior to being granted leave. delay the start of leave for employees who fail to provide 30 days notice when the need for leave is foreseeable. cancel the leave of “key employees.” Of these options which would be best at answering the question above assuming no other info is provided

Regarding OSHA inspections, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

OSHA routinely visits each workplace annually. If an emergency exists, OSHA has the right to enter a workplace without a warrant. When OSHA brings an action to enforce the law, it usually stems from employee complaints and OSHA inspections. Most inspections are unannounced.