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Under the OSH Act, do workers have any legal duty to follow OSHA safety rules?
Yes, Section 5(b) says each employee shall comply with OSHA standards.
- No, all duties fall on the employer
- Only union members do
- Yes, employees must comply with the standards ✔
Why: The law puts most duties on employers, but Section 5(b) says each employee must follow the safety and health standards and rules that apply to their own actions.
Huh, didn't know that: The duty covers the rules and orders that apply to the worker's own actions and conduct.
Why did the boss buy everyone hard hats? He wanted the team to use their heads.
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Answer: Yes, employees must comply with the standards. The law puts most duties on employers, but Section 5(b) says each employee must follow the safety and health standards and rules that apply to their own actions.
- OSH Act Section 5, Duties (osha.gov) www.osha.gov/laws-regs/oshact/section5-duties
Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders
Checked 2026-10-10.
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