What does Section 5(a)(2) require of employers?

• A. To comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under the Act.
• B. To provide free health care to employees.
• C. To publish safety newsletters monthly.
• D. To train only supervisors on safety.

Answer: (A)

Section 5(a)(2) requires employers to comply with occupational safety and health standards and regulations issued under the OSH Act. In other words, workplaces must meet the specific rules OSHA has established for hazards, equipment, procedures, training, and other safety protections. This is the legal obligation behind OSHA enforcement—meeting the standards set to protect workers. It isn’t about providing free health care, publishing newsletters, or training only supervisors. Those activities aren’t the general mandate of this section, though some standards may require certain training for workers as part of compliance.