Final answer:
The correct answer is option b) Part 1904. These regulations mandate employers to record and report workplace injuries and illnesses, besides fulfilling other responsibilities such as providing safety training, accurate record-keeping, and necessary protective equipment.
Step-by-step explanation:
All employers covered by the OSH Act are covered by Part 1904 regulations, which require employers to record and report injuries and illnesses. The correct answer to the question is option b) 1904. Under these regulations, employers have multiple obligations, they must:
- Provide safety training to workers in a language and vocabulary they can understand
- Keep accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses
- Perform required workplace assessments like air sampling
- Provide necessary personal protective equipment at no cost
- Ensure that medical tests and hearing exams are conducted as per OSHA requirements
- Post OSHA citations and injury and illness summary data prominently
- Report severe workplace incidents, such as fatalities and hospitalizations, to OSHA promptly
OSHA enforces these regulations to maintain a safe and healthful working environment for all employees.