If a hazard is suspected and has not been addressed after reporting it, what action may the worker take?

• A. The worker who suspects the hazard may request hazard correction or an OSHA inspection.
• B. Only a manager may request such action.
• C. There is no mechanism to request.
• D. An external contractor must request.

Answer: (A)

Workers have the right to a safe workplace and can take steps when a suspected hazard isn’t addressed. If reporting the hazard to your supervisor or safety officer doesn’t lead to action, you may request that the hazard be corrected and you can also request an OSHA inspection. This ensures there’s a formal path to prompt corrective action and, if needed, enforcement to identify and fix unsafe conditions. You’re protected from retaliation for reporting hazards or seeking an OSHA review, so using these options is an appropriate, safe course of action. The other options aren’t correct because a manager alone isn’t the only path to action, there is a mechanism to request, and you don’t need an external contractor to trigger an inspection.