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What is the relationship between OSHA & ANSI?

April 26, 2017ANSI OSHA relationship

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What is the relationship between OSHA & ANSI?

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The OSHA requirements are a Federal Law while the ANSI Standard is a minimum performance recommendation. However as evidenced by the following excerpt from an OSHA letter of interpretation, the ANSI standard is used by OSHA inspectors to ensure compliance. “Since OSHA requires suitable facilities for quick drenching and flushing of the eyes and body for emergency use in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.151 c, and since the national consensus standard ANSI Z358.