When should a worker consider contacting OSHA directly?

• A. When a hazard is unfixed after discussing with the employer
• B. Only after a year
• C. Immediately before starting the shift
• D. When there is no hazard at all

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is that workers have the right to a safe workplace and can seek OSHA’s help if a hazard isn’t fixed after you’ve raised it with the employer. If you notice an unsafe condition and you talk with your supervisor or employer about fixing it, you should contact OSHA if it remains unfixed after a reasonable discussion. This is the best answer because OSHA is the agency that can enforce safety requirements and help ensure the hazard is addressed. It isnures you’re protected from retaliation for reporting, and OSHA can inspect the site and require corrective actions. It isn’t about waiting a year, and it isn’t about reporting before you’ve given the employer a chance to fix it, and it wouldn’t be appropriate to contact OSHA when there’s no hazard. If the danger is immediate, you should act to remove yourself from the hazard and still report it as needed, but the standard process is discuss-with-employer first, then contact OSHA if the hazard remains.