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. State standards that differ from Federal standards are listed in the State section below.

• 24 - Lumber and Wood Products, Except Furniture (SIC description)
  
  • 1910.266, Logging operations [related topic page]
  • 1910.213, Woodworking machinery requirements [related topic page]
  • 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) [related topic page]
  • 1910.1200, Hazard communication [related topic page]
  • 1910.305, Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
  • 1910.219, Mechanical power-transmission apparatus
  • 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks [related topic page]
  • 1910.303, General requirements (Electrical) [related topic page]
  • 1910.95, Occupational noise exposure [related topic page]
  • 1910.212, General requirements for all machines [related topic page]


• 25 - Furniture and Fixtures (SIC description)
  
  • 1910.213, Woodworking machinery requirements [related topic page]
  • 1910.134, Respiratory protection [related topic page]
  • 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) [related topic page]
  • 1910.1200, Hazard communication [related topic page]
  • 1910.305, Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
  • 1910.303, General requirements (Electrical) [related topic page]
  • 1910.107, Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials [related topics page]
  • 1910.212, General requirements for all machines [related topic page]
  • 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks [related topic page]
  • 1910.106, Flammable and combustible liquids


• 26 - Paper and Allied Products (SIC description)
  • 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) [related topic page]
  • 1910.219, Mechanical power-transmission apparatus
  • 1910.212, General requirements for all machines [related topic page]
  • 1910.305, Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
  • 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks [related topic page]
  • 1910.303, General requirements (Electrical) [related topic page]
  • 1910.1200, Hazard communication [related topic page]
  • 1910.23, Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
  • 1910.215, Abrasive wheel machinery
  • 1910.146, Permit-required confined spaces [related topic page]

• OSHA's hazard communication requirements for the wood products you sell. (1994, December 5). Reviews the material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements and exemptions for wood products.
• Interpretation for treated wood products in regards to paragraphs (f)(2)(i)-(iii) of the HCS. (1994, November 17).
• Search all available standard interpretations.

Note: These are NOT OSHA regulations. However, they do provide guidance from their originating organizations related to worker protection.

• Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 13: Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders. California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), California Code of Regulations (CCR).
• Chapter 296-78 (WAC): Safety Standards for Sawmills and Woodworking Operations. Washington State Legislature, (Updated 2008).