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There are currently no
specific OSHA standards or directives for bioterrorism. However, this page highlights OSHA
standards, preambles to final rules (background to final rules) and directives (instructions for
compliance officers) related to bioterrorism. 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)
Construction Industry (29 CFR
1926)
- 1926 Subpart
D, Occupational health and environmental
controls
- 1926.65,
Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
Preambles to Final Rules
Directives
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