SSP Regulatory Investigation & Response 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, an employer can be cited when which condition exists?

Accepted Answer

Both A and C

Answer

The General Duty Clause applies when a recognized hazard likely to cause death or serious harm exists and no specific OSHA standard addresses it, but employer awareness is still required.

Question 2

A regulatory agency issues a 'notice of violation' during an inspection. What is the employer's most immediate obligation?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge receipt and begin developing an abatement plan

Answer

Upon receiving a notice of violation, the employer must acknowledge it and begin planning corrective actions within the abatement period specified.

Question 3

Which investigative technique involves reviewing payroll, purchasing, and access records to establish a timeline of events?

Accepted Answer

Document trail reconstruction

Answer

Document trail reconstruction uses financial and administrative records to build a chronological sequence of events during an investigation.

Question 4

OSHA's 'willful violation' classification requires investigators to demonstrate which element?

Accepted Answer

The employer had intentional disregard or plain indifference to OSHA requirements

Answer

A willful violation requires proof that the employer knew of the OSHA requirement and intentionally disregarded it or showed plain indifference.

Question 5

During a regulatory interview, a subject invokes their Fifth Amendment right. How should the investigator proceed?

Accepted Answer

Note the invocation, cease questioning on that topic, and continue with other lawful avenues

Answer

When a subject invokes the Fifth Amendment, investigators must stop questioning on that subject but can continue investigating through other witnesses, documents, and evidence.

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SSP Regulatory Investigation & Response 2