Washington Master Esthetics Practice Exam

What is NOT a common reason for an OSHA inspector visit?

1. Routine safety checks

2. Employee complaints

3. An accident has occurred in which an employee was injured

4. Targeted inspections for high-risk industries

The correct answer is: An accident has occurred in which an employee was injured

An OSHA inspector visit typically occurs for several key reasons, and understanding these can clarify why some situations might not lead to an inspection. Routine safety checks are part of OSHA's efforts to promote workplace safety proactively. They help ensure that businesses are maintaining safe practices and adhering to regulations. Employee complaints are also a significant trigger for inspections since concerns raised by workers about unsafe conditions warrant action to investigate those issues. Additionally, targeted inspections usually focus on industries known for higher risk due to the nature of their work, such as manufacturing or construction, where the likelihood of accidents is greater. In contrast, an inspection specifically following an accident where an employee was injured is not common as a reason for an inspector visit. While accidents do lead to safety evaluations and might prompt a review of workplace practices post-incident, they are not considered a primary catalyst for a routine OSHA visit. Instead, these reviews typically derive from earlier noted conditions rather than immediate responses to accidents that fall outside the scheduled check framework.