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Requires employers to keep all walking-working surfaces clean, orderly, and in sanitary condition. Covers housekeeping, load limits, and drainage for …
Requirements for portable and fixed ladders in general industry, including design criteria, inspection, and safe use.…
Requirements for standard, spiral, ship, and alternating tread-type stairs in general industry settings.…
Requirements for loading docks, including dock boards, dock plates, and vehicle-related protections.…
General industry requirements for scaffolds and rope descent systems including building maintenance operations.…
Establishes the duty for employers to provide fall protection for workers on walking-working surfaces with unprotected sides or edges 4 feet or more a…
Criteria and practices for fall protection systems in general industry, including guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall protection syst…
Training requirements for workers who may be exposed to fall hazards in general industry, covering hazard recognition and fall protection system use.…
Requirements for the design and construction of exit routes, including minimum dimensions, fire resistance, and lighting.…
Requires employers to keep exit routes free of obstructions, properly lit, and clearly marked with illuminated EXIT signs.…
Requires employers to have a written emergency action plan covering evacuation procedures, employee accounting, rescue/medical duties, and alarm syste…
Requires written fire prevention plans identifying fire hazards, proper handling and storage of flammable materials, and fire protection equipment.…
General requirements for the handling, storage, and use of compressed gas cylinders in the workplace.…
Requirements for handling, storage, and use of flammable liquids including classification, container types, storage cabinets, and ventilation.…
Requirements for spray booths, ventilation, electrical systems, and fire protection for spray finishing operations.…
Requirements for the handling, storage, and use of explosives and blasting agents including magazines, transportation, and detonation.…
Comprehensive requirements for LP-gas systems including containers, piping, valves, and safety devices.…
Requirements for managing hazards associated with processes using highly hazardous chemicals. Covers process hazard analysis, operating procedures, me…
Requirements for clean-up operations at hazardous waste sites, treatment/storage/disposal facilities, and emergency response to hazardous substance re…
Requires employers to assess the workplace for hazards and provide appropriate personal protective equipment at no cost to employees.…
#8 Most CitedRequirements for providing and using eye and face protection when workers are exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, caus…
Requires head protection when there is a danger of head injury from falling objects, fixed objects, or electrical contact.…
Requires foot protection when workers are in areas where there is danger of foot injuries from falling/rolling objects, sharp objects, or electrical h…
Requirements for design, care, and use of electrical protective equipment including rubber insulating gloves, sleeves, and blankets.…
Requires employers to select and provide appropriate hand protection when hands are exposed to hazards such as absorption, cuts, punctures, chemical b…
Requirements for workplace sanitation including toilets, washing facilities, drinking water, food handling, and waste disposal.…
Standards for temporary labor camps including housing, water supply, toilet facilities, and refuse disposal.…
Establishes the color coding system for safety signs and markings: red for danger/fire, yellow for caution, etc.…
Specifications for design, application, and use of signs and tags to identify hazards and prevent accidents.…
Requirements for practices and procedures to protect workers entering permit-required confined spaces including atmospheric testing, ventilation, atte…
#9 Most CitedPrevents unexpected energization of machines during servicing and maintenance through energy isolation, lockout/tagout devices, and employee training.…
#7 Most CitedRequires employers to ensure the availability of medical personnel and first aid supplies, including eye wash stations where corrosive materials are p…
Scope and definitions for OSHA's fire protection standards in general industry, covering fire brigades, extinguishers, detection, and alarm systems.…
Requirements for placement, use, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers in the workplace.…
Requirements for fixed extinguishing systems including sprinklers, clean agent systems, and carbon dioxide systems.…
General requirements for safe handling and storage of materials, including clearances, housekeeping, and load posting.…
Requirements for design, maintenance, and use of powered industrial trucks (forklifts), including operator training and evaluation.…
#10 Most CitedRequires guards on machines to protect operators and other employees from hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, a…
Specific guarding and safety requirements for woodworking machines including table saws, band saws, jointers, and planers.…
Requirements for the use, mounting, and guarding of abrasive wheels on bench and pedestal grinders.…
Requirements for point-of-operation guarding, inspection, maintenance, and safe operation of mechanical power presses.…
Guarding requirements for flywheels, pulleys, belts, chains, sprockets, shafts, gears, and other power-transmission components.…
General requirements for the safe use of hand and portable powered tools, including maintenance and guarding.…
Specific guarding requirements for portable circular saws, grinders, nailers, staplers, and other powered tools.…
Requirements for jacks, including capacity rating, maintenance, and safe use procedures.…
General fire prevention and protection requirements for welding and cutting operations including hot work permits, fire watches, and ventilation.…
Requirements for oxy-acetylene and other oxygen-fuel gas welding/cutting operations including cylinder storage, manifold systems, and hose safety.…
Requirements for electric arc welding and cutting including equipment installation, grounding, and cable safety.…
Safety requirements specific to pulp, paper, and paperboard manufacturing operations.…
Safety requirements for bakery equipment including mixers, dividers, ovens, and slicing machines.…
Safety requirements for lumber and sawmill operations including log handling, sawing, and material handling.…
Safety requirements for pulpwood and timber logging operations including felling, bucking, limbing, and skidding.…
Safety requirements for telecommunications workers including pole climbing, cable installation, and work near power lines.…
Comprehensive safety requirements for workers in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution including minimum approach distances and de…
General electrical safety requirements including examination and approval of equipment, installation and use, and workspace around electrical equipmen…
Requirements for electrical wiring design including grounding, overcurrent protection, and GFCI requirements.…
Requirements for wiring methods, conduit, cable, and equipment for general use in workplaces.…
Scope and application of electrical safety-related work practices for qualified and unqualified persons working on or near exposed energized parts.…
Training requirements for employees who face risk of electric shock not reduced to safe levels by electrical installation requirements.…
Requirements for selecting and implementing safe work practices when working on or near energized electrical equipment.…
Requirements for portable electrical equipment, extension cords, test instruments, and GFCI use.…
Establishes Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) for approximately 500 chemical substances and dust concentrations in workplace air.…
Requirements for controlling asbestos exposure in general industry including PEL of 0.1 fibers/cc, exposure monitoring, medical surveillance, and regu…
Special requirements for 13 specific carcinogenic substances including regulated areas, closed-system operations, and medical surveillance.…
Requirements for controlling occupational exposure to inorganic arsenic including a PEL of 10 µg/m³, monitoring, medical surveillance, and hygiene fac…
Requires employers to provide employees and their representatives access to exposure monitoring records and medical records. Mandates 30-year retentio…
Requirements for controlling lead exposure in general industry with a PEL of 50 µg/m³ and action level of 30 µg/m³.…
Requirements for controlling exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) compounds with a PEL of 5 µg/m³.…
Requirements for controlling cadmium exposure with a PEL of 5 µg/m³ and action level of 2.5 µg/m³.…
Requirements for controlling benzene exposure with a PEL of 1 ppm TWA and STEL of 5 ppm.…
Requirements for controlling employee exposure to coke oven emissions with a PEL of 150 µg/m³ as benzene-soluble fraction.…
Requirements to protect workers from occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) that may carry bloodborne pathog…
Requirements for controlling cotton dust exposure to prevent byssinosis, with PELs varying by processing operation.…
Requirements for controlling exposure to DBCP, a banned pesticide with continued exposure risk in production and disposal.…
Requirements for controlling acrylonitrile exposure with a PEL of 2 ppm TWA and ceiling of 10 ppm.…
Requirements for controlling ethylene oxide exposure with a PEL of 1 ppm TWA and excursion limit of 5 ppm.…
Requirements for controlling formaldehyde exposure with a PEL of 0.75 ppm TWA and STEL of 2 ppm.…
Requirements for controlling MDA exposure with a PEL of 10 ppb TWA and STEL of 100 ppb.…
Requirements for controlling 1,3-butadiene exposure with a PEL of 1 ppm TWA and STEL of 5 ppm.…
Requirements for controlling methylene chloride exposure with a PEL of 25 ppm TWA and STEL of 125 ppm.…
General industry requirements for controlling respirable crystalline silica exposure with a PEL of 50 µg/m³.…
The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to classify chemical hazards, provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS), label containers with GHS-complia…
#2 Most CitedRequirements for protecting workers from excessive noise exposure with a PEL of 90 dBA TWA and action level of 85 dBA TWA.…
Defines which work-related injuries and illnesses must be recorded on OSHA forms, including criteria for lost time, restricted work, medical treatment…
Criteria for determining whether an injury or illness is work-related for OSHA recordkeeping purposes.…
Detailed recording criteria including definitions of medical treatment, first aid, restricted work, and other key terms.…
Requirements for maintaining OSHA Forms 300 (Log), 300A (Summary), and 301 (Incident Report) for workplace injuries and illnesses.…
Requirements for completing and posting the OSHA 300A annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses.…
Requirements for retaining OSHA recordkeeping forms and keeping them current.…
Requirements for electronically submitting OSHA recordkeeping data through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA).…
Requirements for providing OSHA recordkeeping forms to government representatives upon request.…
General safety and health provisions for construction including accident prevention programs, safety training, and employee reporting responsibilities…
Requirements for employer-provided safety training and education in construction including hazard recognition and avoidance.…
General requirement for employers to require and provide PPE in construction when hazards are present.…
Key definitions used throughout 29 CFR 1926 including competent person, qualified person, and construction work.…
Requirements for medical services, first aid, and emergency preparedness on construction sites.…
Sanitation requirements for construction sites including potable water, toilets, and washing facilities.…
Noise exposure limits for construction workers with a PEL of 90 dBA TWA.…
Exposure limits for airborne contaminants on construction sites, incorporating 1910.1000 PEL tables.…
Ventilation requirements for construction operations including local exhaust, general dilution, and specific operation requirements.…
Construction-specific Hazard Communication standard incorporating 1910.1200 with additional multi-employer worksite requirements.…
Requirements for controlling lead exposure on construction sites with a PEL of 50 µg/m³ and action level of 30 µg/m³. Covers demolition, renovation, a…
Criteria for selection and use of personal protective equipment on construction sites.…
Requirements for head protection on construction sites where falling or flying objects, or electrical hazards are present.…
Requirements for eye and face protection for construction workers exposed to flying particles, chemicals, welding, or other eye hazards.…
Fire protection requirements for construction sites including fire extinguisher placement, water supply, and fire prevention programs.…
Requirements for storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids on construction sites.…
Requirements for LP-gas storage and use on construction sites including cylinder handling and heating equipment.…
Requirements for signs, signals, and barricades on construction sites to warn of hazards and direct traffic.…
Requirements for flaggers and traffic signaling at construction sites near public roads.…
Requirements for barricades used to protect workers and the public at construction sites.…
Requirements for the storage of materials and equipment on construction sites to prevent injuries.…
Requirements for rigging equipment used in construction including wire rope, chains, slings, and hardware.…
General requirements for hand and power tools used on construction sites.…
Requirements for power-operated hand tools on construction sites including guards, switches, and grounding.…
Requirements for woodworking tools and machinery on construction sites.…
Requirements for oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting on construction sites.…
Requirements for electric arc welding and cutting on construction sites.…
Fire prevention requirements specific to welding and cutting on construction sites.…
Electrical wiring design and protection requirements for construction sites including GFCI and assured equipment grounding.…
Requirements for wiring methods, temporary wiring, and electrical components on construction sites.…
Safety requirements for protection of employees working near electrical equipment on construction sites.…
Requirements for maintenance of electrical equipment on construction sites to ensure safety.…
Requirements for the design, construction, and use of scaffolds in construction including load capacity, access, and guardrails.…
#5 Most CitedSpecific requirements for different scaffold types: supported, suspended, frame, mobile, and aerial lifts.…
Requirements for aerial lifts including boom-supported elevating platforms, cherry pickers, and scissor lifts used in construction.…
Training requirements for employees working on scaffolds in construction.…
Scope, application, and definitions for fall protection in construction including key terms like controlled access zone, leading edge, and lower level…
The #1 most-cited OSHA standard. Requires fall protection for construction workers at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level.…
#1 Most CitedCriteria and practices for guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning devices, and warning line systems.…
Training requirements for construction workers exposed to fall hazards, covering hazard recognition, equipment use, and rescue procedures.…
Requirements for cranes and derricks used in construction including rated capacity, inspections, and operator qualifications.…
Scope of the 2010 crane and derrick standards in construction, replacing the older 1926.550 for most operations.…
General requirements for the assembly and disassembly of cranes and derricks in construction.…
Requirements for crane operations near power lines up to 350 kV including clearance distances and safety procedures.…
Requirements for crane operational aids including load moment indicators, anti-two-block devices, and boom length indicators.…
Operational requirements for cranes and derricks including operator duties, working areas, and multi-crane lifts.…
Requirements for controlling access to crane work areas to protect workers from struck-by hazards.…
Requirements to keep workers clear of suspended loads, crane swing radius, and pinch points.…
Requirements for free fall and controlled lowering operations with cranes and derricks.…
Requirements for crane operator qualification, certification, and evaluation in construction.…
Requirements for using cranes to hoist workers in personnel platforms.…
General requirements for construction equipment including maintenance, operation, and safety features.…
Requirements for motor vehicles used on construction sites including dump trucks, water trucks, and other vehicles.…
Requirements for earthmoving, compaction, and material-handling equipment on construction sites.…
Scope and definitions for excavation standards in construction.…
Requirements for safe excavation practices including underground utility location, access/egress, exposure to vehicular traffic, and water accumulatio…
Requirements for cave-in protection systems including sloping, benching, shoring, and shielding for excavations deeper than 5 feet.…
Scope and application of concrete and masonry construction safety standards.…
General requirements for concrete construction including rebar protection, post-tensioning, and concrete buckets.…
Requirements for concrete construction equipment including mixers, pumps, and troweling machines.…
Requirements for formwork, shoring, and reshoring for cast-in-place concrete construction.…
Requirements for masonry construction including bracing and limited access zones.…
Scope of steel erection standards in construction covering structural steel, steel joists, and metal buildings.…
Requirements for site layout and erection plans for steel erection projects.…
Requirements for setting beams and columns during steel erection including connection security.…
Fall protection requirements specific to steel erection, including the 15-foot trigger height for connectors.…
Safety requirements for underground construction including tunnels, shafts, chambers, and passageways.…
Requirements for engineering surveys and preparatory operations before demolition work begins.…
Requirements for mechanical demolition including use of cranes with wrecking balls and other demolition equipment.…
General requirements for the use of explosives and blasting operations on construction sites.…
Safety requirements for construction and maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution lines and equipment.…
Scope and definitions for stairways and ladders standards in construction.…
General requirements for when stairways and ladders must be provided on construction sites.…
Requirements for stairways used during construction including design, handrails, and load capacity.…
#6 Most CitedRequirements for the safe use, construction, and inspection of ladders on construction sites.…
Training requirements for construction workers using stairways and ladders.…
Scope of the confined space standard specific to construction, establishing protections beyond the general industry standard.…
General requirements for confined space entry in construction including evaluation, hazard controls, and multi-employer coordination.…
Specific requirements for permit-required confined space entry programs in construction.…
Training requirements for construction workers involved in confined space entry.…
Training requirements for crane operators, signal persons, and riggers in construction.…
Limits construction worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica to 50 µg/m³ PEL. Requires Table 1 engineering controls or exposure assessments, m…
Requires employers to establish a respiratory protection program for workers exposed to airborne contaminants. Covers respirator selection, fit testin…
#4 Most CitedRequirements for powered platforms used for exterior building maintenance, including window washing and facade cleaning.…
Requirements for the design, operation, and inspection of manlifts (continuously moving belt-type elevating devices).…
Requirements for storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia including container design, piping, and safety relief devices.…
Requirements for protecting workers from ionizing radiation exposure including dose limits and monitoring.…
Requirements for laboratory chemical safety including the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP). Known as the 'Lab Standard.'…