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The General Duty Clause is a provision in the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) that requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. It holds employers accountable for ensuring safe working conditions, even if no specific OSHA standard applies to a particular hazard. This clause emphasizes the importance of proactive measures in maintaining employee safety and health. Violations of the General Duty Clause can lead to penalties and citations from OSHA.
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What does the general duty clause require all employers?
to provide a safe a healthful workplace for all employees
What is the general format of an SQL query?
In general, SQL "statements" have a Select "clause," a From "clause," and a Where "clause."
What legislation covers the temperature of a workplace?
In the US, there is no legislation that addresses the temperature of a workplace, unless you consider the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
What does the general duty clause require of employer?
To provide a safe and healthful workplace for all employees
Where can you find OSHA standard concering metal material hanging over work table?
There will not be a specific standard at the level of detail. Look to the general duty clause in the OSHAct.
What clauses in the OHS Act refer to people's responsibilities on health and safety?
The so-called General Duty Clause has one section about the responsibilities of the employer and a second section about the responsibilities of the employee.
Which clauses gives congress the most general non specific power?
The Elastic Clause is the clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the most general non specific power. It is in Section 8 of the Constitution.
Who was Grant before he became General?
Santa Clause. :-)
What part OSHAct requires employers to furnish to each of his or her employees employment and a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death?
Section 5B of the OSHAct the "General Duty Clause" establishes this requirement.
What gives the congress the ability to do more than is stated in the constitution?
the elastic clause
Commander in Call of Duty?
A commander in call of duty is a 5 star general.
What is the catch all clause for citations for which OSHA does not have a regulation?
The clause permitting citations when OSHA does not have a specific regulation covering the issue is called the General Duty Clause and is found at Section 5 (a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (as amended 1998): Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees
