Intro to OSHAPregunta 10 de 100
Which of the following best describes a 'willful' OSHA violation?
a.A minor paperwork error
b.A violation committed with intentional disregard or plain indifference to the law
c.A hazard the employer did not know about
d.A first-time recordkeeping mistake
Explicación
A willful violation is one the employer commits with intentional knowledge or plain indifference to OSHA requirements. Willful violations carry the highest penalties and can lead to criminal charges if they result in a worker's death. They reflect a conscious disregard for safety obligations.
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