Question

When an employee reports signs and symptoms of a chemical exposure, the employer should suggest a medical consultation ad evaluation, which is paid by the:

a. employee using the employee's personal benefit time
b. employer using the employee's personal benefit time
c. employer on work time without loss of pay
d. employee on work time without loss of pay

Answer 1

The employer is responsible for suggesting and paying for the medical consultation and evaluation when an employee reports chemical exposure, without the employee losing pay.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an employee reports signs and symptoms of a chemical exposure, the employer should suggest a medical consultation and evaluation. According to worker's rights and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), this consultation should be paid by the employer on work time without loss of pay to the employee.

Employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment and must comply with OSHA standards, which include covering costs related to workplace injuries and illnesses. This is part of the employer's duty to maintain workers' compensation insurance, which is used to pay benefits to workers who suffer an injury on the job. Furthermore, employers are discouraged from retaliating or discriminating against workers for exercising their rights under the law, which includes reporting work-related injuries or illnesses.