The workers at a construction site are refusing to work saying that the scaffolding on which they have been working is unsafe and that their management has been avoiding their requests for a safer work environment. Is their refusal to work justified?
A) Yes, because according to the OSHA, workers have the right to refuse to work if their fear is objectively reasonable
B) Yes, because the refusal to work can be considered as a legitimate and legal slow-down strike
C) No, because the workers have to abide by their employment contract, failing which, they can be legally sued
D) No, because refusal to work is justified only when sufficient proof has been submitted to the OSHA regarding lack of safety

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The workers' fear of the scaffolding being unsafe can be considered objectively reasonable if they have raised concerns and received no response from management. According to OSHA, workers have the right to refuse to work if they believe there is a risk of death or serious injury, and the fear is objectively reasonable.

The Workers at a Construction Site Are Refusing to Work