HRCI SPHR Exam - Topic 3 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's SPHR exam

Question #: 70
Topic #: 3

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What is the purpose of the OSHA consulting service?

AHelps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace

BActs as a one-time service

CDoes not require compliance with OSHA standards

DFines employers for violating OSHA safety standards

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Suggested Answer: C

Answer option C is correct.

A Notice of Contest must be filed within 15 days of the citation. The OSH Act requires employers to allow the CSHO to inspect the workplace (D). Employers may request variances until repairs are made (A) or for processes that provide equal or greater safety for workers. Employers may consult with OSHA to identify possible hazards without fear of a citation or penalty (B); but once a consultant becomes involved, the employer must abate any violations, or the consultant will refer the violation to an OSHA inspector.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Review Questions

by Trinidad at Dec 12, 2023, 03:38 PM

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Lindsay

6 months ago

It's definitely not a one-time thing, though.

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Lavonda

6 months ago

Really? I didn't know it was a consulting service!

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Eden

6 months ago

Wait, I thought it was just for fines?

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Frankie

7 months ago

Totally agree, that's the main point!

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Carry

7 months ago

It helps employers identify applicable OSHA standards!

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Sheridan

7 months ago

I definitely remember that OSHA doesn't fine employers through the consulting service, so D is definitely not right.

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Isaiah

7 months ago

I feel like I read somewhere that the consulting service isn't just a one-time thing, but I can't recall the details.

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Margery

7 months ago

I remember practicing a question about OSHA services, and I think it was about identifying standards, so maybe A is correct?

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Theola

8 months ago

I think the OSHA consulting service helps employers figure out which standards apply to them, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Breana

8 months ago

Okay, I've got it - the OSHA consulting service helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace. That's the key purpose, I'm confident about that.

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Marci

8 months ago

Fining employers for violating OSHA safety standards? I don't think that's the purpose of the consulting service. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Quentin

8 months ago

The OSHA consulting service definitely doesn't require compliance with OSHA standards, right? I'm pretty sure that's not the purpose.

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Erasmo

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I think the OSHA consulting service might be a one-time service, but I'm not totally sure.

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Dewitt

8 months ago

I'm pretty confident I know the purpose of the OSHA consulting service. It's to help employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace.

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Lindsey

8 months ago

The question mentions that the logic might require more rules if expressed as a decision table. That's an important factor to consider when choosing between the two options.

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Viva

8 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the question. Is the scope referring to the geographical reach of the service, or something else? I'll need to re-read the question carefully.

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Melita

1 year ago

I'm just hoping the real exam questions aren't as silly as this one. OSHA is serious business, folks!

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Emeline

11 months ago

C) Does not require compliance with OSHA standards

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Val

12 months ago

B) Acts as a one-time service

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Theron

12 months ago

A) Helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace

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Jamal

1 year ago

Haha, D) Fining employers? That's like the opposite of what OSHA consulting is supposed to do. They're there to help, not punish.

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Charlette

11 months ago

C) Does not require compliance with OSHA standards

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Shelton

12 months ago

B) Acts as a one-time service

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Carmen

1 year ago

A) Helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace

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Noemi

1 year ago

C) Yeah, right. OSHA is all about compliance, not getting a free pass. This answer is clearly a trap.

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Irene

11 months ago

A) Helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace

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Bernardo

12 months ago

B) Acts as a one-time service

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Ryan

1 year ago

C) Yeah, right. OSHA is all about compliance, not getting a free pass. This answer is clearly a trap.

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Thaddeus

1 year ago

A) Helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace

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Janey

1 year ago

B) A one-time service? That doesn't sound very useful. OSHA consulting should be an ongoing process to ensure workplace safety.

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Christiane

1 year ago

I believe it's a valuable service to ensure compliance and prevent fines.

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Han

1 year ago

I agree with Becky, it's important for workplace safety.

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Becky

1 year ago

I think the purpose is to help employers identify OSHA standards.

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Justine

1 year ago

A) Seems like the most comprehensive option to me. OSHA consulting is all about helping employers understand and comply with the relevant standards.

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Denae

1 year ago

B) Acts as a one-time service

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Dick

1 year ago

A) Helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace

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Abraham

1 year ago

B) Acts as a one-time service

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Nickole

1 year ago

A) Helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace

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Cyril

1 year ago

I agree, it's important for employers to comply with OSHA standards.

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Miesha

1 year ago

I think it's a great service to ensure workplace safety.

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Raymon

1 year ago

The purpose is to help employers identify OSHA standards.

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