Question

which of the following is true about state safety and health program (shps)?

• they must be at least as effective as the federal shp.
• they must be approved by the u.s. department of health and human services.
• they are administered by the cdc.
• there is no federal oversight of these programs.

Explanation:

State occupational safety and health programs (SHPs) are required under OSHA rules to meet or exceed the effectiveness of the federal OSHA program. They are approved and overseen by OSHA (not HHS or CDC), and federal oversight does exist to ensure compliance.

Answer:

A. They must be at least as effective as the federal SHP.