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What does OSHA mandate in the workplace?

  1. Employee interaction guidelines

  2. Workplace safety and bloodborne pathogen procedures

  3. Sales and marketing strategies

  4. Training protocols

The correct answer is: Workplace safety and bloodborne pathogen procedures

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a regulatory agency focused on ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees. The mandate of OSHA includes the development and enforcement of standards related to workplace safety, which encompasses a variety of areas. One of the critical aspects of its mandate is the establishment of protocols aimed at minimizing the risk associated with bloodborne pathogens, as well as other safety concerns in the workplace. This includes the requirement for employers to implement safety measures such as training employees on how to safely handle blood and other potentially infectious materials, providing appropriate personal protective equipment, and ensuring proper procedures for exposure incidents. All these components are integral to creating a safer working environment and protecting employees from health risks. In contrast, guidelines related to employee interaction, sales and marketing strategies, and training protocols might fall under other organizational or management frameworks, but they do not specifically align with OSHA's core mandate focused on safety and health standards in the workplace.