Andrew,the plant manager,is talking with the OSHA representative about compliance with a new OSHA regulation.Andrew explains that his plant cannot meet the compliance deadline due to financial and contractual considerations,so he asks for a one-year delay.Andrew is most likely requesting a(n)________ from OSHA.

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Andrew is requesting a variance from OSHA, which is a temporary exemption from a particular OSHA standard due to unique circumstances, such as financial or contractual considerations. This differs from an inspection, which is a routine check for OSHA compliance, a citation, which is a notice of violation, or an injunction, which is a court order to stop a violation.

Andrew,the Plant Manager,is Talking with the OSHA Representative About Compliance