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Answer option A is correct.Weingarten rights give all union members the right to request that a co-worker or shop steward be present during an interview if the employee believes the interview could lead to disciplinary action. The employer may decide to use other facts available without interviewing the employee. The Weingarten ruling does not entitle employees to have an attorney present (C). Employers are not required to wait for a lengthy period of time until the co-worker returns (D). The interview must be discontinued while waiting for the co-worker (B). As of 2004, employers are required to honor Weingarten requests only for union members.

Chapter:Employee and Labor Relations

Objective:Review Questions

Answer option B is correct.While the use of PPE (A) could certainly be used to mitigate the exposure of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, it is the Hazard Communication Standard that requires employers to inform employees of the risks associated with chemical use in the workplace. The general-duty clause (C) is used for safety hazards that are not specifically identified through an existing standard. The control of hazardous energy (D) is part of the lockout/tagout standard.

Chapter:Risk Management

Objective:Review Questions