Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $4.99 payment

Ace your HRCI certification with our comprehensive practice exams. Featuring detailed questions with hints and explanations, our tests are designed to prepare you thoroughly for your big day.

Practice this question and more.

To be removed from OSHA's routine inspection list, which program should you recommend your employer join?

Voluntary Protection Program
Strategic Partnership Program
Alliance Program
Consultation Program

The correct answer is: Voluntary Protection Program

The correct answer is the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). This program is designed to promote effective safety and health management systems in the workplace and recognizes employers and employees who have implemented such systems successfully. By participating in the VPP, employers demonstrate their commitment to workplace safety and health, which helps them move off OSHA's routine inspection list. The VPP is characterized by its focus on cooperation between OSHA and participating employers to create safer workplace environments, thus reducing the likelihood of OSHA inspections. Additionally, VPP participants enjoy various benefits, such as enhanced reputation and operational efficiencies, while receiving guidance and assistance in improving their safety programs. Other programs mentioned, while beneficial, do not specifically focus on removing employers from OSHA's routine inspection list in the same manner. The Strategic Partnership Program encourages cooperation between OSHA and other organizations to promote safety, but it does not guarantee removal from inspection lists. The Alliance Program is more about fostering collaborative relationships to promote safety and health, whereas the Consultation Program offers free safety and health advice but does not have the direct impact on routine inspections that the VPP does.