Certified Medical Assistant Practice Exam

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was legislation passed to ensure all of the following EXCEPT:

1. Employees have a safe working environment

2. Employers provide necessary safety training

3. More control for employers over employee non-worker hours

4. Establishment of safety standards in workplaces

The correct answer is: More control for employers over employee non-worker hours

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was established to promote safe and healthful working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. The main focus of OSHA is on the safety and health of employees while they are at work. The correct answer highlights that the Act does not include the provision for more control for employers over non-worker hours. OSHA is concerned with the work environment and practices directly related to the workplace, not an employer's authority or control over an employee’s time outside of work. The legislation emphasizes the need for safe working environments, the provision of necessary safety training by employers, and the establishment of safety standards—all critical components for protecting employees in their professional settings.