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Question 1

Most organizations hire contractors in some capacity, either to aid in production work or to provide ancillary services, such as cleaning, maintenance, remodeling, and food service. Identify the types of contractors used by your current organization or an organization with which you are familiar, and discuss how the contractor’s operations could adversely affect the health and safety of your organization’s employees. What procedures are in place, or should be in place, to prevent any adverse effects?

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 2

Use the flow diagram on page 11 of OSHA Publication 3088, How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies, to determine if your current organization (or an organization with which you are familiar) is required to have an Emergency Action Plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38. If an EAP is required, evaluate the current level of compliance, and provide recommendations for improvement. If your organization is not required to have an EAP, provide an argument as to why one should be established.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.