OSHA prioritizes its inspection activities in a specific order. Which type of hazard triggers OSHA's highest inspection priority?

OSHA prioritizes its inspection activities

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AProgrammed inspections targeting high-hazard industries
BImminent danger situations where a hazard is likely to cause death or serious physical harm before normal enforcement can act
CFormal worker complaints about non-serious violations
DFollow-up inspections to verify abatement of previously cited violations

✓ Correct answer: B. Imminent danger situations where a hazard is likely to cause death or serious physical harm before normal enforcement can act OSHA's inspection priority order places imminent danger at the top because the risk of death or serious injury is immediate, followed by severe injuries/fatalities, worker complaints, referrals, follow-ups, and planned programmed inspections.

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