Utah Contractor Practice Exam

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If a job site is found to have unsafe conditions, what authority does OSHA have?

Stop work for 8 hours
Stop work for 24 hours
Stop work for 72 hours
Stop work until the hazardous condition is resolved

The correct answer is: Stop work until the hazardous condition is resolved

OSHA has the authority to stop work at a job site if unsafe conditions are identified until those conditions are properly addressed and resolved. This approach is critical because it prioritizes the safety and health of workers on the site. When OSHA determines that a hazardous condition poses an immediate danger to employees, it can mandate that work cease until the employer takes corrective actions to eliminate the risk. This authority reflects OSHA's primary mission, which is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for all employees by setting and enforcing standards. So, if there is a situation that is deemed unsafe, the enforcement mechanism calls for a halt to work until those conditions have been resolved comprehensively, rather than for a set period like 8, 24, or 72 hours. Such limits may not adequately address the risk presented, hence the need for a more flexible and thorough approach.