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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has authority over all workers. The exceptions are those workers who are governed by other organizations and include mine and quarry workers, independent contractors and other self-employed individuals, public sector employees, domestic workers, flight crews, and farms employing only family members and farms employing fewer than 10 employees with no migrant labor housing.
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OSHA has authority over the employers of A state government workers C coal miners B local government workers D maintenance electricians?
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Is it true or false OSHA regulations affect employers and employees under federal government authority?
Except for the Postal Service, federal OSHA has no direct jurisdiction over government employers. Several Federal agencies have memoranda of understanding with OSHA that establish a process for inspections by OSHA, but not for fines. In addition, by Presidential Order, all military agencies must have an occupational safety and health program at least as effective as that of OSHA.
Can OSHA fine employers?
Yes, OSHA can issue fines and citations to employers who do not comply wiht OSHA standards and regulations.
What is the OSHA reference for an allowable deflection standard for a public walking surface?
OSHA has no authority over the Public, only over the workplace. A public walking surface is unlikely to be subject to OSHA regulation.
Are employees taxed by OSHA?
No, OSHA is not authorized to fine employees, only employers.
How does Consumerism work with OSHA?
OSHA is not concerned with the consumer- it regulates safety of workers and workplaces. It has no authority over any relation between a seller and a consumer.
What is OSHA's Definition of an Industrial Area?
OSHA does not try to define an "industrial area." OSHA is concerned with employees working for employers.
What is OSHA's definition of industrial area?
OSHA does not try to define an "industrial area." OSHA is concerned with employees working for employers.
what OSHA are employers required to maintain accurate occupational injury and illness records?
OSHA 300
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.
What authority does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have?
Private employers with ten or more employees, and a few government agencies, are subject to OSHA regulation. Those not in compliance may suffer large fines. OSHA is also responsible for investigating whistle-blower complaints related to nearly 20 different laws, from wage and hour to securities and exchange commission laws. OSHA has the authority to inspect covered workplaces for compliance withe OSHA regulations and to issue fines and citations for non-compliance
Does OSHA enforce ASME standards?
OSHA has the legal authority to enforce only those standards it issues. It has no authority to enforce ASME Standards, unless they have been incorporated by reference in a Standard issued by OSHA.
