Engineered Fabrics makes bladders for airplane gas tanks. In the event of a puncture, the bladder will prevent the tank from exploding. The bladders must be defect-free. To check the bladders, company employees must be able to crawl in an 18-inch diameter hole in the bladder side and look for light leaks. A limitation on weight and height of individuals working in quality control at this company would be legal because it is an example of________ .
A) the four-fifths rule
B) adverse impact rulings
C) bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs)
D) gender selectivity
E) benefits and features of occupational quality (BFOQs)

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A BFOQ is an exception in employment law that permits gender, age, religion, etc. to be used when making employment decisions.

Engineered Fabrics Makes Bladders for Airplane Gas Tanks