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They can, but if they are subject to OSHA regulation, they then run the chance of a citations and fines. In many cases, the fines may be a minor consideration, but the bad publicity connected with it and the law suites that may then be indefensible, could be more significant to the viability of the company.
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What is the OSHA standard for spacing for rail balusters?
OSHA does not have a specific standard for the spacing of balusters.
What are the dress codes for osha warehouse work?
There is not a dress code for OSHA warehouse work. Each individual company will have their own dress code. The dress code will also depend upon the type of warehouse that the company has.
Why would a company receive an OSHA Citation?
A company would receive an OSHA citation if an OSHA inspector determined that the company was not in compliance with one or more OSHA regulations, and that determination was confirmed by the relevant OSHA Area Office and survived any appeals that were filed by the company.
What does OSHA standard 1972.353 deal with?
There is no Part 1972.353 in the OSHA regulations.
What is an OSHA standard?
An OSHA standard is a regulation issued by OSHA, after proper notice and comment, that sets a minimum requirement in some area of practice or activity over which OSHA has authority. Such a standard establishes a minimum level of safety in the workplace acceptable to society at large.
If a construction project was in finishing stages and there were no falling or flying object hazards - may a construction company grant its own variance for OSHA standards requiring head protection?
No. Only OSHA can grant a variance to an OSHA standard. However, the head protection standard requires that the employer assess hazards in the workplace to determine whether protection is needed. If conditions in the workplace change, the employer can recognize this and update its assessment of need for head protection.That, however, if following an OSHA standard, notgranting a variance to a standard.
What is the definition of OSHA Compliance?
OSHA Compliance is a term meaning that a company is meeting all the requirements of all teh OSHA standards and regulations that apply to the company.
How long do states have after promulgation of a new federal OSHA standard to adopt an equivalent standard under their own rules?
States that have OSHA approved State Plans have six months after the adoption of a new federal OSHA standard to adopt an equivalent or more stringent standard of their own.
How do you get the OSHA industry standard?
Call your closest OSHA area office or go to the OSHA web site (see related link, below).
If the OSHA standard for safety is higher for a certain procedure them the military requirement which safety standard should be followed?
In the military environment, the military safety standard applies, regardless of what the OSHA standard might be, unless there is a formal military policy specifying that the military will meet or exceed OSHA safety requirements.For workplaces outside the military, the military standard is irrelevant.
What are the OSHA construction standard also called?
Part 1926
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