Professional in Human Resources (PHR) — Question 7

OSHA may inspect a workplace at any time. The purpose of these inspections is to maintain safety for all workers. OSHA has established five priorities for workplace inspections. Which one of the following statements is the correct order of most important OSHA priorities to least important OSHA priorities?

Answer options

• A. Imminent danger, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, employee complaints, catastrophes and fatal accidents, follow-up inspections
• B. Imminent danger, catastrophes and fatal accidents, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, employee complaints, and follow-up inspections
• C. Imminent danger, catastrophes and fatal accidents, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, follow-up inspections, and employee complaints
• D. Imminent danger, catastrophes and fatal accidents, employee complaints, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, follow-up inspections

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as it accurately reflects OSHA's priorities: addressing imminent danger first, followed by catastrophic events, then employee complaints, inspections in high-hazard industries, and finally follow-up inspections. Options A, B, and C misplace the order of these priorities, which is critical for understanding OSHA's focus on immediate threats to worker safety.