Which OSHA priority focuses on complaints and referrals?

• A. First
• B. Second
• C. Third
• D. Fourth

Answer: (C)

OSHA uses a priority system to address hazards based on urgency. Imminent danger situations are the highest priority, followed by inspections for severe injuries, illnesses, or fatalities. After those, inspections driven by worker complaints and referrals from employees or other sources are conducted. This focus explains why the option that centers on complaints and referrals is the priority that targets worker-reported hazards. It ensures hazards reported by employees or referred by others are investigated and corrected, even when there isn’t an immediate danger. The remaining categories cover planned or programmed inspections and follow-ups, which do not specifically hinge on worker complaints or referrals.