OHST Practice Exam

Which action is not required of a company that receives an OSHA citation?

1. Pay the fine

2. Pay the fine and post the notice of violation

3. Correct the violation

4. Retrain all employees

The correct answer is: Retrain all employees

A company that receives an OSHA citation is required to take specific actions to address the violation cited. One primary requirement is to correct the violation, which ensures that the unsafe condition or practice is remedied to prevent future incidents. Additionally, paying the fines associated with the citation and posting the notice of violation are also mandated actions. However, retraining all employees is not a universally required action after receiving an OSHA citation. While it may be a beneficial practice to help ensure all employees understand safety protocols and the reasons behind the citation, OSHA does not explicitly require retraining of all employees in response to a citation. Instead, companies may conduct training if it is relevant to the specific violation; hence, this action is not necessarily required for compliance following a citation. This distinction highlights that while safety training is crucial for maintaining workplace safety, it is not automatically stipulated as a condition following an OSHA citation, unlike the correction of the violation and the payment of fines.