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There are currently no specific OSHA standards or directives for plague. However, the following compliance information includes
standards, preambles to final rules (background to final rules), and directives (instructions for compliance
officers) applicable to emergency
response activities as a result of a bioterrorist attack. For additional information, see the
Emergency Preparedness and Response Safety and Health Topics
Page.
Section
5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty Clause,
requires employers to "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". Section
5(a)(2) requires employers to "comply with occupational safety
and health standards promulgated under this Act".
| Note:
Twenty-four states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have
OSHA-approved
State Plans and have adopted their own standards and enforcement
policies. For the most part, these States adopt standards that are
identical to Federal OSHA. However, some States have adopted different
standards applicable to this topic or may have different enforcement
policies. |
Highlighted Standards
General Industry (29 CFR
1910)
Preambles to Final Rules
Directives
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