Utah Contractor Practice Exam

When is an employer not required to keep 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 not required to keep written health records when they have 10 employees or fewer. This requirement is rooted in regulations designed to balance the need for health record-keeping with the practicalities of smaller businesses. In small operations, the administrative burden of maintaining these records can be disproportionately high compared to the potential benefits. Thus, the law recognizes that smaller businesses may find it challenging to comply with more extensive record-keeping requirements. The intent is to promote fairness and reduce unnecessary obstacles for smaller employers while still maintaining health and safety standards within the workplace. This option aligns with specific guidelines that stipulate thresholds for regulatory compliance, which are designed to ensure that smaller businesses are not overwhelmed by bureaucracy, as their capacity to manage detailed compliance issues is typically less than larger companies.