A supervisor discovers that a subcontractor on a multi-employer worksite has created an electrical hazard that could expose employees of other trades to harm. Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, which party can OSHA cite for that hazard?
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AOnly the subcontractor whose employees are directly exposed
BOnly the general contractor because it holds the prime contract
CNo employer can be cited unless an injury has already occurred
DThe creating employer, and potentially the controlling and exposing employers
✓ Correct answer: D. The creating employer, and potentially the controlling and exposing employersOSHA's multi-employer citation policy allows the agency to cite the creating, exposing, correcting, and/or controlling employer depending on each party's role and knowledge of the hazard.
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