Contractor License Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a right of employers during an OSHA inspection?

1. To be notified of the inspection in advance

2. To request a different inspector

3. To contest any findings

4. To have an authorized representative present

The correct answer is: To be notified of the inspection in advance

The correct answer, indicating what is NOT a right of employers during an OSHA inspection, centers on the fact that employers are not entitled to advance notification of an inspection. OSHA inspections are typically conducted without prior notice to ensure that conditions in the workplace are representative of standard operations. This practice is crucial for OSHA to accurately assess compliance with health and safety regulations, as advance notice could allow employers to take measures that would not reflect their usual practices. Employers do retain the rights to contest findings made during an inspection, have an authorized representative present during the process, and can make requests regarding the inspection, but it is not within their rights to receive any advance notification about when an inspection will take place. This emphasizes the agency’s role in ensuring unimpeded access to the workplace to maintain compliance and worker safety.