Final answer:
Employers have a legal obligation to report certain types of injuries including point-of-operation injuries from mechanical power presses to OSHA within 24 hours. This is part of maintaining a safe workplace under the OSH Act, including following recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The correct multiple-choice option is (1).
Step-by-step explanation:
Employers have a legal obligation to report to OSHA all mechanical power press point-of-operation injuries to operators and other employees. This responsibility is part of the employer’s duty to maintain a safe workplace as mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Employers must notify OSHA within 24 hours of all work-related inpatient hospitalizations, all amputations, and all losses of an eye, as part of their injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Employers are also required to provide training about workplace hazards, keep accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses, and furnish personal protective equipment at no cost to workers. OSHA's authority includes enforcing standards that protect workers from a wide range of hazards and ensuring that employers comply with these regulations, such as providing fall protection and preventing exposure to infectious diseases and harmful chemicals. The correct multiple-choice option is (1).