The General Duty Clause requires employers to furnish what?

• A. Employment and place of employment free from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious harm.
• B. A weekly safety training session.
• C. High salaries for safety staff.
• D. Distribution of safety posters to customers.

Answer: (A)

The General Duty Clause is about ensuring a safe workplace by removing recognized hazards that could cause death or serious harm. It serves as a broad protection when there isn’t a specific OSHA standard addressing a particular danger, requiring employers to identify and fix hazards that are known or should be known in the industry. This means keeping the workplace free from dangerous conditions like missing machine guards, unsafe chemical storage, blocked exits, or other dangers that could seriously injure workers. The clause focuses on the overall safety of the job site, not on providing weekly trainings, high salaries, or distributing posters, though those activities can be part of a broader safety program. In short, it obligates employers to maintain employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious harm.