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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 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.
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
The osha standard for construction and general industry are also known as?
fast
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.
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.
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.
Which OSHA standard enforces universal precautions?
The blood borne pathogen standard results in the use of Universal Precautions.
