Question

what factor determines the size exemption for a company?

the companys annual revenue
the total number of employees in the company
the location of the company
the age of the company

Explanation:

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Identify the regulatory context

The question asks about the factor determining the "size exemption" for a company, which is a standard concept under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations.

Analyze OSHA size exemption criteria

Under OSHA recordkeeping regulations (29 CFR 1904.1), employers with 10 or fewer employees at all times during the last calendar year are exempt from routinely keeping OSHA injury and illness records.

Evaluate the given options

The exemption is based strictly on the total number of employees in the company, not on annual revenue, location, or the age of the company.
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<mcq-option>(A) The company's annual revenue</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(B) The total number of employees in the company</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(C) The location of the company</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) The age of the company</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Identify the regulatory context

The question asks about the factor determining the "size exemption" for a company, which is a standard concept under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations.

Analyze OSHA size exemption criteria

Under OSHA recordkeeping regulations (29 CFR 1904.1), employers with 10 or fewer employees at all times during the last calendar year are exempt from routinely keeping OSHA injury and illness records.

Evaluate the given options

The exemption is based strictly on the total number of employees in the company, not on annual revenue, location, or the age of the company.
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<mcq-option>(A) The company's annual revenue</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(B) The total number of employees in the company</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(C) The location of the company</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) The age of the company</mcq-option>
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