When a hazard occurs that is not addressed specifically by an OSHA standard, ____.
A. OSHA quickly writes a new standard to protect employee safety.
B. the employer must use the guidelines from the most applicable existing standard.
C. the employees are not protected from this hazard.
D. the employer has a duty to inform OSHA so that a standard can be created.
E. the general duty clause takes effect.
E. the general duty clause takes effect.
The general duty clause requires an employer to maintain a workplace free from hazards that are recognized as likely to cause death or serious injury.
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