OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program Practice Test

What should an employer do after performing a thorough hazard assessment?

1. Shift workers to less hazardous jobs

2. Provide necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)

3. Conduct regular safety drills

4. Document the assessment and file it away

The correct answer is: Provide necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)

After performing a thorough hazard assessment, the employer's primary responsibility is to provide necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure the safety and health of employees in the workplace. A hazard assessment identifies potential risks and hazards in the work environment, and providing PPE is a direct response to those identified risks. By equipping workers with the right PPE, such as helmets, gloves, goggles, or respirators, employers help mitigate the specific hazards present in their operations. This proactive measure protects employees from injuries or illnesses that could arise from exposure to hazardous conditions. While the other options may be relevant in the broader context of workplace safety, they do not directly address the immediate need that arises from the findings of a hazard assessment. Shifting workers to less hazardous jobs or conducting regular safety drills can be part of an overall safety strategy, but they are not the immediate step following a hazard assessment. Documentation is crucial for record-keeping, but simply filing away the assessment without taking action undermines the purpose of identifying hazards.