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Agricultural operations is addressed in specific standards
for agriculture and the general
industry. This page highlights OSHA standards, preambles to final rules
(background to final rules), directives (instructions for compliance
officers), standard interpretations (official letters of interpretation of the
standards), and other federal standards related to agricultural operations.
OSHA
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
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture
(29
CFR 1928)
- 1928 Subpart A, General
- 1928 Subpart B, Applicability of standards
- 1928.21, Applicability of standards in 29 CFR part 1910
- 1928 Subpart C, Roll-over protective structures
- 1928.51, Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for agricultural tractors - test procedures and performance requirements
- 1928.52, Protective frames for wheel-type agricultural tractors -- test procedures and performance requirements.
- 1928.53, Protective enclosures for wheel-type agricultural tractors -- test procedures and performance requirements
- Appendix A, Employee operating instructions
- Appendix B, Figures C-1 through C-16
- 1928 Subpart D, Safety for agricultural equipment
- 1928.57, Guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins
- 1928 Subpart I, General environmental controls
- 1928 Subpart M, Occupational health
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
- 1910 Subpart H, Hazardous materials
- 1910.111, Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia
- 1910 Subpart J, General environmental controls
- 1910.142, Temporary labor camps
- 1910.145, Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
- 1910 Subpart R, Special industries
- 1910 Subpart Z, Toxic and hazardous substances [related topic page]
- 1910.1200, Hazard communication [related topic page]
- Appendix A, Health hazard definitions (Mandatory)
- Appendix B, Hazard determination (Mandatory)
- Appendix C, Information sources (Advisory) [removed]
- Appendix D, Definition of "trade secret" (Mandatory)
- Appendix E, Guidelines for employer compliance (Advisory)
- 1910.1201, Retention of DOT markings, placards, and labels
- 1910.1027, Cadmium [related topic page]
- Appendix A, Substance safety data sheet - cadmium
- Appendix B, Substances technical guidelines for cadmium
- Appendix C, Qualitative and quantitative fit testing procedures [reserved]
- Appendix D, Occupational health history interview with reference to cadmium exposure
- Appendix E, Cadmium in workplace atmospheres
- Appendix F, Non-mandatory protocol for biological monitoring
Preambles to Final Rules
Directives
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Update to OSHA Mission and Function Statements. ADM 02-01-001 [ADM
11-0.6], (2003, March 4).
- Guidelines for Implementing the Field Sanitation Standard. CPL 02-02-042
[CPL 2-2.42], (1992, June 22).
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29 CFR 1910.145(d)(10), Slow-moving Vehicle Emblem Requirements.
STD 01-07-002 [STD 1-7.2], (1978, October 30).
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Interpretations of: (a)-29 CFR 1928.51(a), Definitions "Agricultural Tractor." (b)-29 CFR
1928.51(b)(1), Rollover. STD 04-00-001 [STD 4.1], (1978, October 30).
- Low Profile Tractor.
STD 04-00-002 [STD 4.2], (1978, October 30).
- Field Sanitation; Final Rule.
CSP 01-01-019 [STP 2-1.138], (1987, September 21).
- Search all available
directives.
Standard Interpretations
- Clarification
of the classification of the aquaculture industries for OSHA enforcement purposes.
(1982, September 28).
- "Electrical
Disconnect Means" as they relate to center pivot irrigation systems.
(1976, December 17).
- Farming
Appropriations Rider. (1992, July 22).
- Guarding
of cotton ginning equipment standards. (1976, August 30).
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Hearing conservation amendment does not cover construction or agriculture.
(1983, March 29).
- Interpretation
of 1928.110(a) defining "Field Worker". (1989, February
6).
- Letter
requesting that OSHA exempt animal feed ingredients from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200, the Hazard
Communication Standard. (1995, September 18).
- Oregon
Interagency Migrant Labor Camp Enforcement Agreement. (1991, April
9).
- OSHA
Asbestos standard. (1997, February 5).
- OSHA
requirement for guarding power take-off (PTO) shafts on agricultural equipment.
(1983, June 28).
- Temporary
Labor Camp Standard regarding range production of livestock.
(1988, April 12).
Field Sanitation Standard
Rollover Protection Standard
Other Federal
Note: These are NOT OSHA regulations. However, they do provide guidance from
their originating organizations related to worker protection.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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