California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is based on the premise that?

1. An employee has limited access to information

2. Employers benefit from educated employees

3. An employee has the right to know about chemicals in the office

4. Only managers need to know about hazardous chemicals

The correct answer is: An employee has the right to know about chemicals in the office

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is based on the premise that employees have the right to know about chemicals in the office in order to protect themselves from potential hazards. Option A is incorrect because employees should have access to all necessary information. Option B is not the main focus of the standard, which is to ensure employee safety. Option D is incorrect because all employees, not just managers, should have knowledge about hazardous chemicals in the workplace.