Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding OSHA's Authority

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding OSHA's authority regarding feasibility of standards?

• A)OSHA grants the Secretary authority to issue standards dealing with toxic materials or harmful physical agents.
• B)OSHA cannot force an industry to develop and diffuse new technology to satisfy precise permissible exposure limits.
• C)The standard also must satisfy the requirement of economic feasibility.
• D)OSHA can present substantial evidence showing that companies acting vigorously and in good faith can develop the technology.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Achievement

Experiencing a sense of accomplishment through the successes of others, typically close individuals or groups with whom one identifies.

Pharmaceutical Company

An enterprise that focuses on researching, developing, manufacturing, and distributing drugs for medical use.

Used

Being utilized for a purpose or having been employed in the past.

Exploited

Utilized or taken advantage of unfairly for someone else's benefit, often in a way that is unethical or lacks consent.