A general contractor is developing a safety program for a commercial project. Which element is required by OSHA for construction sites with more than 10 employees?
Correct Answer
D) Written safety program and injury/illness recordkeeping
OSHA requires employers with more than 10 employees to maintain written safety programs and keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses. This documentation helps track safety performance and identify areas for improvement.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
OSHA mandates that employers with more than 10 employees maintain written safety programs and comprehensive injury/illness recordkeeping systems. This requirement under OSHA's recordkeeping standards (29 CFR 1904) ensures proper documentation of workplace incidents, tracking of safety performance trends, and compliance with federal safety regulations. Written programs provide structured safety protocols while recordkeeping enables analysis of incident patterns and regulatory reporting.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Weekly safety inspections by a certified inspector
While regular safety inspections are important best practices, OSHA does not specifically mandate weekly inspections by certified inspectors for construction sites with more than 10 employees. The frequency and certification requirements for inspections are not federally mandated at this level.
Option B: Daily safety meetings for all workers
Daily safety meetings for all workers are recommended safety practices but are not specifically required by OSHA regulations for construction sites with more than 10 employees. OSHA focuses on training requirements and communication but doesn't mandate daily meetings for all personnel.
Option C: Full-time safety officer on site
OSHA does not require a full-time safety officer on construction sites with more than 10 employees. While larger projects may benefit from dedicated safety personnel, this is not a federal regulatory requirement under OSHA standards for this employee threshold.
Memory Technique
Remember 'WRITE IT DOWN' - When you have more than 10 employees, OSHA requires you to WRITE safety programs and document injuries/illnesses.
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