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What is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard?

April 26, 2017Administration Health Occupational OSHA safety standard

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What is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard?

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OSHA issues standards or rules to protect workers against many hazards on the job. These standards limit the amount of hazardous chemicals workers can be exposed to, require the use of certain safety practices and equipment, and require employers to monitor hazards and maintain records of workplace injuries and illnesses. Employers can be cited and fined if they do not comply with OSHA standards. It is also possible for an employer to be cited under OSHA’s General Duty Clause, which requires employers to keep their workplaces free of serious recognized hazards. This clause is generally cited when no OSHA standard applies to the hazard. Source of FAQ: http://www.osha.gov/dit/faq/faq5.