An employee and others may be cited against the requirements of NFPA 70E by OSHA.

An employee and others may be cited against the requirements of NFPA 70E by OSHA.

• A. May
• B. Must
• C. May not
• D. Cannot

Answer: (A)

OSHA enforcement can apply to those responsible for following NFPA 70E electrical safety rules, not just the employer. NFPA 70E outlines what workers must do to stay safe, and OSHA uses it to determine whether safety requirements are being met. While the employer is typically accountable for implementing a safe program, OSHA can issue citations to the employee or other individuals if their actions violate NFPA 70E requirements or the employer’s safety program. This possibility—that enforcement can extend to employees or others depending on the situation—makes the answer that it may be correct. The other options would imply enforcement is always required, never allowed, or limited in a way that isn’t accurate given how OSHA handles violations of safety requirements.

OSHA enforcement can apply to those responsible for following NFPA 70E electrical safety rules, not just the employer. NFPA 70E outlines what workers must do to stay safe, and OSHA uses it to determine whether safety requirements are being met. While the employer is typically accountable for implementing a safe program, OSHA can issue citations to the employee or other individuals if their actions violate NFPA 70E requirements or the employer’s safety program. This possibility—that enforcement can extend to employees or others depending on the situation—makes the answer that it may be correct. The other options would imply enforcement is always required, never allowed, or limited in a way that isn’t accurate given how OSHA handles violations of safety requirements.