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The OSHA standard that covers open-sided platforms is found under 29 CFR 1910.23, which outlines the requirements for guardrails and other safety measures to prevent falls. Specifically, it mandates that open-sided platforms that are 4 feet or more above a lower level must have guardrails or equivalent protection. This standard is designed to ensure worker safety and prevent accidents associated with falls from elevated surfaces.
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What Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA standard specifically covers regulations pertaining to permit required confined spaces?
The OSHA General Industry Confined space standard (29 CFR 1910.146) pertains strictly to confined spaces.
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).
What is the OSHA requirement for the height of a toe board?
A standard toe board shall be a minimum of four inches nominal in vertical height from its top edge to the level of the floor, platform, runway, or ramp.
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
Does Illinois have a state OSHA program or does Federal OSHA apply?
Illinois has a State OSHA program that covers state government employees (and those of county and city governments, etc.) only. Federal OSHA retains responsibility for private sector employees and for federal government employees.
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.
The osha standard for construction and general industry are also known as?
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