Question

the ohsa gives everyone in the workplace duties. these duties are connected to the level of authority each person has in the workplace. to sort out all the duties in a workplace, the ohsa breaks them down to three main levels of authority: 1. the employer (who is in charge of everyone) 2. the supervisor 3. the worker (you) to which of these three people do you think the ohsa gives the most duties? check one of the boxes below and explain why. 1. the employer why? __________________ ________________ ________________ 2. the supervisor why? ________________ ________________ ________________ 3. the worker why? ________________ ________________ __________________

Explanation:

1. The employer

Employers have the highest level of responsibility for workplace safety as they own or manage the workplace. They control resources, policies, and overall workplace conditions. They must provide a safe work environment, train employees, and ensure compliance with OHSA regulations. Their decisions impact all workers, so they bear the most duties to prevent accidents and ensure legal compliance.

Supervisors oversee daily operations and worker activities. They enforce safety protocols, ensure workers follow procedures, and address immediate safety issues. While important, their duties are more focused on day - to - day implementation under the employer’s overall policies, so they have fewer duties than employers.

Workers have a duty to follow safety rules, use protective equipment, and report hazards. However, their duties are more about personal compliance and reporting, as they do not control workplace policies or resources like employers do. So they have the least of the three in terms of the scope of OHSA - related duties.

Answer:

1. The employer $\square$

Why? Employers own/manage the workplace, control resources/policies, and are legally responsible for providing a safe environment, training, and compliance with OHSA. Their actions impact all workers, so they have the most duties.

2. The supervisor