Question

OSHA allows employers to avoid having an emergency response plan under the HAZWOPER regulation if:

1) All employees are evacuated from the danger areas where the emergency occurs.
2) No employees are permitted to assist in handling the emergency
3) The employer provides an emergency action plan instead
4) All the above are correct

Answer 1

No, employers cannot avoid having an emergency response plan under HAZWOPER regulation.

Step-by-step explanation:

No, OSHA does not allow employers to avoid having an emergency response plan under the HAZWOPER regulation if all employees are evacuated from the danger areas where the emergency occurs, no employees are permitted to assist in handling the emergency, or the employer provides an emergency action plan instead. The correct answer is 'All of the above.' OSHA requires employers to have an emergency response plan as part of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard. This plan outlines the procedures and responsibilities for responding to emergencies involving hazardous materials.