Utah Contractor Practice Exam

When is an employer exempt from maintaining written health records?

1. 10 employees or less

2. 20 employees or less

3. 30 employees or less

4. When the business is family operated

The correct answer is: 10 employees or less

An employer is exempt from maintaining written health records when they have 10 employees or less. This exemption is grounded in health and safety regulations that are often designed to reduce the burden of documentation for small businesses. The rationale is that smaller companies typically have fewer risks and a lower likelihood of severe workplace incidents, making extensive record-keeping less critical for their operations. The threshold of 10 employees strikes a balance to ensure that while small employers can operate with increased efficiency and reduced paperwork, there are still sufficient protocols in place for those who operate beyond that threshold, where the risk and complexity of health and safety management often increase. Options involving higher employee counts or specific operational structures, such as family-operated businesses, imply a wider range of accountability and necessary documentation that is vital for ensuring workplace safety and compliance with health regulations.