If you refuse dangerous work, what must be true for your protection to apply?

• A. A manager must confirm the hazard
• B. A reasonable person would agree there is real danger of death or serious injury
• C. You must document the hazard with photos
• D. You must wait until the end of the shift

Answer: (B)

When you refuse dangerous work, your protection applies if you reasonably believe there is real danger of death or serious injury. The standard is a reasonable-person test: a typical worker in the same situation would conclude that the hazard could cause death or serious harm. It doesn’t require a manager to confirm the hazard, nor does it require you to document it with photos, and you don’t have to wait until the end of the shift. After you raise the concern, you should notify your supervisor and follow your employer’s safety procedures so the hazard can be evaluated and addressed.