When developing safety policies, which two sources of standards should instructors typically consult?

• A. Federal emergency guidelines and school bus safety rules.
• B. Local health department guidelines and city ordinances.
• C. OSHA/industry safety standards and state board regulations.
• D. University safety policies only.

Answer: (C)

In safety policy development, you anchor rules to authoritative standards that apply to workplaces and to the program's oversight. OSHA and industry safety standards provide the practical, enforceable guidelines for everyday safety practices, training requirements, hazard controls, and incident reporting across many fields. State board regulations set the rules that govern how instructors and programs operate within that state’s licensing or accreditation framework, including curriculum, certification, and safety expectations. Using both ensures you meet federal/workplace safety expectations and your state’s regulatory requirements, giving you comprehensive coverage for safety in the instructional setting. Other options may be relevant in certain contexts, but they don’t provide the broad, formal framework that OSHA/industry standards plus state board regulations do.