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Hazardous and Toxic Substances |
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OSHA Standards |
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Exposures to hazardous and toxic
substances are addressed in specific standards for the general industry,
shipyard employment, and the construction
industry. This page highlights OSHA standards and standard
interpretations (official letters of interpretation of the standards) related to
hazardous and toxic substances.
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)
Shipyard Employment (29 CFR
1915)
Construction (29 CFR
1926)
Standard Interpretations
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