The section of the OSH Act that covers the General Duty Clause is

The section of the OSH Act that covers the General Duty Clause is

• A. Section 5 of the OSH Act
• B. Section 2 of the OSH Act
• C. Section 9 of the OSH Act
• D. Section 7 of the OSH Act

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is where the General Duty Clause sits in the OSH Act. It is located in Section 5 (specifically Section 5(a)(1)), which requires employers to furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. This clause gives OSHA authority to address hazards that may not have a specific regulation, ensuring a general safety obligation is met. The other sections cited cover different areas—Section 2 covers the Act’s purposes, Section 7 deals with employee rights and protections, and Section 9 relates to enforcement procedures—so they do not establish the General Duty Clause.

The main idea being tested is where the General Duty Clause sits in the OSH Act. It is located in Section 5 (specifically Section 5(a)(1)), which requires employers to furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. This clause gives OSHA authority to address hazards that may not have a specific regulation, ensuring a general safety obligation is met. The other sections cited cover different areas—Section 2 covers the Act’s purposes, Section 7 deals with employee rights and protections, and Section 9 relates to enforcement procedures—so they do not establish the General Duty Clause.