Question

If emergency action is required to control or eliminate a hazard that is dangerous to the safety or health of workers, What must be done?

1) Only those workers competent in correcting the condition, may be exposed to the hazard
2) Every reasonable effort must be made to control the hazard while the condition is being corrected
3) Sections 7(2) and 7(3) do not apply to an emergency response during the period that emergency action is required
4) Cannot be fixed

Answer 1

In the event of an emergency that threatens worker safety or health, competent workers must immediately address the hazard, all reasonable efforts must be made to control it, and some legislative sections may not apply during the emergency. Employers are responsible for ensuring a safe workplace, correcting hazards, and complying with OSHA standards.

Step-by-step explanation:

When emergency action is required to control or eliminate a hazard that poses a danger to the safety or health of workers, several immediate steps must be taken:

1. Only those workers who are competent in correcting the condition should be exposed to the hazard.
2. Every reasonable effort must be made to control the hazard while the condition is being corrected.
3. Sections of legislation that do not apply to emergency response will be temporarily suspended during the period that emergency action is required to allow for immediate action.

Additionally, employers have the responsibility to provide a safe workplace and must find and correct safety and health problems, preferably by implementing preventative measures rather than relying solely on personal protective equipment. Furthermore, they must keep workers informed about potential hazards, provide appropriate safety training, and comply with OSHA standards.