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Employer's General Duty Under OSHA

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Judy just bought a new business with employees. She has heard about the requirements of OSHA. What is the employer's general duty under OSHA?

a. To obey the regulations announced by OSHA
b. To provide a perfectly safe workplace
c. To provide a work environment free from known hazards
d. Both A and B

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