In the event of a natural disaster affecting the community, which of the following is the dentist NOT obligated to provide for the office staff?

Correct answer: D. Transportation for staff members

• A. This IS required. A safe workplace with unobstructed, clearly marked exit routes is a core employer obligation under the OSHA General Duty Clause.
• B. This IS required. OSHA requires a written emergency action plan covering evacuation procedures, alarm systems, and staff accounting after evacuation.
• C. This IS required. Employees must be trained on the emergency action plan when hired, when their role changes, and when the plan changes.
• D. Correct — this is the exception. An employer is not required to arrange personal TRANSPORTATION for employees during a disaster. Getting to and from work is the employee's responsibility; the employer's duty concerns conditions inside the workplace.