Discuss HRCI SPHR Exam Topic 6 Question 6

Under OSHA regulations, employers do not have the right to do which of the following?

ARequest a variance to an OSHA standard while waiting for repairs

BConsult with OSHA to correct hazards without fear of a citation and penalty

CFile a Notice of Contest within 30 days of the citation

DRefuse to allow an OSHA inspector on the premises

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

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11 comments · newest first

Hui 11 months ago

Yup, D is definitely the right answer!

Janessa 12 months ago

I thought they could contest citations, but not refuse inspectors.

Domingo 12 months ago

Wait, can they really request a variance while waiting for repairs? Sounds sketchy.

Rolland 12 months ago

Totally agree, they have to let them in!

Rosendo 1 year ago

Employers can't refuse an OSHA inspector, that's a big no-no.

Karan 1 year ago

I’m a bit confused about the variance request; I thought they could do that while waiting for repairs, but now I’m not so sure.

Leonida 1 year ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think the refusal of an inspector is definitely not allowed under OSHA regulations.

Carline 1 year ago

I think employers can’t refuse an OSHA inspector, but I’m not completely sure if that’s the right answer.

Roy 1 year ago

I remember something about consulting with OSHA being safe, but I can’t recall if it’s about correcting hazards or something else.

Rodolfo 1 year ago

Okay, let's see here. Personnel actions, competencies, performance journals, and goals - those all seem relevant to managing employee reviews. I'll need to analyze each one to determine the best two answers.

Olive 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. Wouldn't VXLAN be a better option to provide the required isolation? I'll have to think this through a bit more.

HRCI SPHR Exam - Topic 6 Question 6 Discussion