Intro to OSHAQuestion 4 of 100
By what date must an employer correct a hazard after an OSHA citation?
a.Only if the worker sues
b.There is no deadline
c.Within exactly 24 hours in all cases
d.By the abatement date set in the citation
Explanation
A citation specifies an abatement date, which is the deadline by which the employer must correct the hazard. Employers must also post the citation near the location of the violation. Failure to abate by the deadline can result in additional penalties.
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