Ginger is an employee of Haz-Mat, Inc. She refuses a transfer to a Haz-Mat department in which several employees suffered serious injuries from exposure to hazardous materials. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Ginger may be

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Ginger is an employee of Haz-Mat, Inc. She refuses a transfer to a Haz-Mat department in which several employees suffered serious injuries from exposure to hazardous materials. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Ginger may be​

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Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees have the right to refuse work that they reasonably believe is dangerous or likely to cause serious harm. In this scenario, Ginger is refusing a transfer to a hazardous department where there have been serious injuries. As a result, she is entitled to protection from discharge for exercising her right to refuse work that could harm her. Option A is incorrect because the Act does not provide for higher wages for working in hazardous departments. Option B is incorrect because it is not necessary to report Ginger to OSHA as she is exercising her rights under the Act. Option D is incorrect because Ginger is protected from discharge for her refusal.

Ginger Is an Employee of Haz-Mat, Inc