OSHA 10-Hour Construction ReviewIntroduction to OSHAEasy
An employer receives an OSHA citation for a violation and decides not to contest it. What is the employer's immediate next responsibility regarding this citation?
- ASchedule an informal conference with OSHA to discuss abatement options.
- BPost a copy of the citation at or near the violation site.
- CPay the proposed penalty within 3 working days.
- DSubmit an appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC).
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Post a copy of the citation at or near the violation site.
Upon receipt, and if not contested, the employer must post the citation (or a copy) at or near the place of the violation for at least three working days or until the hazard is abated, whichever is longer.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. An informal conference is an option for contesting or clarifying, not an immediate responsibility upon accepting the citation.
- C. While penalties are due, there is a specific timeframe, and posting the citation is an earlier, distinct immediate responsibility.
- D. An appeal to OSHRC is part of the formal contest process, which the employer has decided against in this scenario.
Citation Posting Requirement
Employers must post a copy of any OSHA citation at or near the site of the violation to inform employees of the hazards and their abatement.
- Must be posted for 3 working days or until abated.
- Must be easily visible to affected employees.
- Failure to post can result in additional penalties.
Memory trick: Citation in hand, post it for all to understand, safety's command.