Are temporary or contract workers covered by Section 4 rights?

• A. Only full-time workers receive training.
• B. Yes, all workers have the right to a safe, healthy workplace and information, training, and protection.
• C. No, only permanent employees.
• D. They must obtain a separate contract to access records.

Answer: (B)

Temporary and contract workers are protected under Section 4 because OSHA rights apply to every person performing work on a regulated job site, not just permanent employees. They have a right to a safe and healthy workplace, to be informed about hazards, to receive appropriate training, and to be protected from retaliation for exercising those rights. In practice, this means the host employer and any staffing agency must ensure temporary workers receive the same safety information and training as permanent staff and have access to the necessary records and safety communications. There isn’t a separate contract requirement to access records, and training isn’t limited to full-time workers—the obligations apply based on the work being performed, not the employment status.