U.S. Department of Labor
OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor
1904, Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries
Provides rules for the maintenance of a log and summary of occupational injuries and illness, including the period covered and access and retention of records.
1903.2 Posting of notice and availability of the Act
Provides for the posting of notices, which inform employees of their protections and obligations under the OSHA Act.
It also provides contact information concerning availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards.
Requires employers to report to OSHA: 1) all work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and 2) all work-related hospitalizations, all amputations, and all losses of an eye within 24 hours.
1904.42 Requests from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for data
Obligation to maintain a log of occupational injuries and illness upon being notified in writing by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that the employer has been selected to participate in a statistical survey of occupational injuries and illness.
1910.22 General requirements for walking-working surfaces
Defines requirements for physical upkeep of the workplace, including those for housekeeping, aisles and passageways, covers and guardrails, and floor loading protection.
1910.23 Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Identifies the need to protect workers against accidental falls through holes in the floor or roof. It also requires guarding of wall openings or access openings.
1910.24 Fixed industrial stairs
Provides specifications for the safe design and construction of fixed general industrial stairs.
Prescribes rules and establishes minimum requirements for the construction, care, and use of the common types of portable wood ladders.
1910.26 Portable metal ladders
Prescribes rules and establishes minimum requirements for the construction, care, and use of the common types of portable metal ladders.
Prescribes rules and establishes minimum requirements for the construction of fixed ladders.
1910.28 Safety requirements for scaffolding
Prescribes general requirements for the construction, operation, maintenance, and use of scaffolds used in the maintenance of buildings and structures.
1910.29 Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds
Prescribes rules and requirements for the design, construction, and use of mobile work platforms and rolling scaffolds.
1910.30 Other working surfaces
Prescribes rules and requirements for the design, construction, and use of other working surfaces.
1910.35 Compliance with alternate exit-route codes
Provides rules on effect of compliance with alternate exist-route codes.
1910.36 Design and construction requirements for exit routes
Provides specifications for the design, construction and maintenance of exits, automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm signaling systems, fire retardant paints, and exit markings.
1910.37 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes
Provides requirements for the maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
1910.38 Emergency action plans
Prescribes when employers must have emergency action plans and the minimum elements of a plan.
Prescribes when employers must have fire prevention plans and the minimum elements of a plan.
1910.66 Powered platforms for building maintenance
Prescribes general requirements for the installation of powered platforms dedicated to interior or exterior building maintenance of a specific structure or group of structures.
1910.67 Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms
Provides specifications for the design and operation of vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms.
Provides specifications for the construction, maintenance, inspection, and operation of manlifts in relation to accident hazards.
Defines criteria for determining whether or not ventilation equipment and systems are required. Also defines specifications for the design, construction, and use of ventilation equipment and systems.
1910.95 Occupational noise exposure
Defines when protection against occupational noise must be provided by employer. Defines the means of measuring occupational noise levels, and employee hearing levels.
Defines requirements for employer-provided hearing protection equipment and training.
Establishes radiation protection guide for exposure to electromagnetic radiation and the requirements for a warning symbol.
Defines requirements for inspection, in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases. Also requires safety relief devices for compressed gas containers.
Requirements reference Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets.
Defines requirements for cylinders, piped systems, and generators and filling cylinders for acetylene. Requirements reference Compressed Gas Association pamphlets.
Defines requirements for the design, construction, and testing of gaseous and liquefied hydrogen systems.
Defines requirements for the design, construction, and testing of bulk oxygen systems.
Refers to Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet for requirements for design, installation, maintenance, and operation of piped systems for the plant transfer and distribution of nitrous oxide.
1910.106 Flammable and combustible liquids
Defines classes of flammable and combustible liquids and their safe storage and use.
1910.107 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials
Defines requirements for the equipment, processes, and materials used in performing spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials.
See Also Flammable Liquids
1910.122-.126 Dipping and Coating Operations
Defines requirements for construction, ventilation, use of dipping and coating operations.
Defines requirements for conditions and operations in immediate vicinity of dipping and coating operations.
1910.109 Explosives and blasting agents
Defines requirements for storage, transportation, and use of explosives and blasting agents.
Includes provisions for water gel explosives, ammonium nitrate, and small arms ammunition, propellants, and primers.
1910.110 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
Provides requirements for handling and containing and transporting liquefied petroleum gas.
1910.111 Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia
This standard is intended to apply to the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of anhydrous ammonia systems including refrigerated ammonia storage systems.
1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals
Contains requirements for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive chemicals.
1910.120 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
Describes the required procedures and operations for conducting hazardous waste operations and for creating and implementing emergency response plans.
Defines general criteria for using personal protective equipment, and the requirements for its actual use.
1910.133 Eye and face protection
Explains when appropriate eye or face protection should be used and the requirements for their construction and use.
1910.134 Respiratory protection
Describes conditions under which respiratory protection is required. Also provides specifications for the use of respirators.
Describes conditions under which head protection is required. Also provides criteria for adequate protective helmets.
Describes conditions under which foot protection is required. Also provides criteria for adequate protective footwear.
1910.137 Electrical protective equipment
Provides requirements for design, care, and use for electrical protective equipment.
Describes conditions under which hand protection is required. Also provides criteria for selecting hand protection.
Provides requirements for general housekeeping and maintenance of the premises, the keeping and use of the water supply, toilet facilities, change rooms, clothes drying facilities, consumption of food and beverages on the premises, and food handling.
1910.142 Temporary labor camps
Regulates the location and facilities of camps that house temporary workers.
1910.144 Safety color code for marking physical hazards
Defines the color coding system for identifying different types of physical hazards.
1910.145 Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
Provides a classification of signs according to use, and the proper wording of signs.
1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces
Contains requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees from the hazards of entry into permit-required confined spaces.
1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
Requires employers to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate
lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices.
This will prevent unexpected energization, start-up or release of stored energy to prevent
injury to employees.
1910.151 Medical services and first aid
Provides general requirements for medical services and first aid.
Contains requirements for the organization, training, and personal protective equipment of fire brigades whenever they are established by an employer.
1910.157 Portable fire extinguishers
Provides requirements for the placement, use, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers provided for the use of employees.
1910.158 Standpipe and hose systems
Provides requirements for the placement, use, maintenance, and testing of standpipe and hose systems.
1910.159 Automatic sprinkler systems
Provides requirements for the placement, use, maintenance, and testing of automatic sprinkler systems.
1910.160 Fixed extinguishing systems, general
Provides requirements for the use and maintenance of general fixed extinguishing systems.
1910.161 Fixed extinguishing systems, dry chemical
Provides requirements for the use and maintenance of fixed extinguishing systems using dry chemical as the extinguishing agent.
1910.162 Fixed extinguishing systems, gaseous agent
Provides requirements for the use and maintenance of fixed extinguishing systems using a gas as the extinguishing agent.
1910.163 Fixed extinguishing systems, water spray and foam
Provides requirements for the use of fixed extinguishing systems using water or foam solution as the extinguishing agent.
1910.164 Fire detection systems
Provides requirements for the placement, use, maintenance, and testing of fire detection systems.
1910.165 Employee alarm systems
Provides requirements for the use, maintenance, and testing of employee alarm systems.
Provides requirements for construction, installation, use, and maintenance of compressed air receivers.
1910.176 Handling materials--general
Provides requirements for use of mechanical handling equipment, and for materials storage.
1910.177 Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels
Provides requirements for the servicing of multi-piece and single piece rim wheels.
1910.178 Powered industrial trucks
Contains requirements relating to training of operators, and the design, maintenance, and use of powered industrial trucks.
1910.179 Overhead and gantry cranes
Provides requirements for the design, maintenance, use, and inspection of overhead and gantry cranes.
1910.187 Crawler locomotive and truck cranes
Provides requirements for the use, inspection, testing, and maintenance of crawler locomotive and truck cranes.
Provides requirements for the use, inspection, testing, and maintenance of derricks.
Provides requirements for the preparation, use, equipment, and operation of helicopter cranes.
Provides requirements for the safe use, inspection, and maintenance of slings made from alloy steel chain, wire rope, metal mesh, natural or synthetic fiber rope, and synthetic web.
1910.212 General requirements for all machines
Provides general requirements for machine guarding to protect employees in the machine area from hazards, and for anchoring fixed machinery.
1910.213 Woodworking machinery
Provides requirements for general construction of woodworking machines, and for the machine guards. Also addresses the inspection and maintenance of woodworking machinery.
1910.215 Abrasive wheel machinery
Provides requirements for the use of guards and flanges on abrasive wheel machinery, and for the design of such guards and flanges.
1910.216 Mills and calendars in the rubber and plastics industries
Provides requirements for the installation, design, placement, and use of mills and calendars in the rubber and plastics industries.
1910.217 Mechanical power presses
Provides requirements for the guarding, construction, and operation of mechanical power presses. Also provides requirements for the design, construction, setting and feeding of dies.
There are also requirements for the reporting of injuries to employees.
Provides requirements for the use, installation, inspection and maintenance of different types of forging machines.
1910.219 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus
Provides requirements for the installation, guarding, maintenance, and use of mechanical power-transmission apparatus in general.
1910.242 Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general
Provides general requirements for the safe condition and cleaning of hand and portable powered tools and equipment.
1910.243 Guarding of portable powered tools
Provides requirements for the guarding of portable powered tools.
1910.244 Other portable tools and equipment
Provides requirements for the operation and maintenance of jacks and abrasive blast cleaning nozzles.
Provides general requirements for fire prevention and protection, protection of personnel, and health protection and ventilation when welding, cutting or brazing.
1910.253 Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting
Provides requirements for the selection, use, and operation of oxygen-fueled welding equipment.
1910.254 Arc welding and cutting
Provides requirements for the selection, use, application, and installation of arc welding equipment.
Provides requirements for the installation, use, design, guarding, and maintenance of resistance welding equipment in general.
1910.261 Pulp, paper, and paper-board mills
Provides rules and safety requirements for the safe design and operation of pulp, paper, and paper-board mills.
Provides general safety requirements, and requirements for the design, guarding, and use of textile equipment, processes, materials, protective equipment, and workroom ventilation.
Provides requirements governing the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and equipment used within a bakery.
1910.264 Laundry machinery and operations
Provides requirements for the design and operation of equipment used in laundries.
Provides rules and safety requirements for the safe design and operation of sawmills.
Establishes safety practices, means, methods and operations for all types of logging, regardless of the end use of wood.
Sets forth safety and health standards that apply to the work conditions, practices, means,
methods, operations, installations and processes performed at: telecommunications centers, and 1910.269 Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution
Provides rules governing the operation and maintenance of electric power generation, control, transformation, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment.
1910.272 Grain handling facilities
Provides requirements for the control of grain dust fires and explosions, and certain other safety hazards associated with grain handling facilities.
Provides requirements for the installation and use of electrical equipment. Sets forth safety standards that apply to working conditions around electrical equipment.
1910.304 Wiring design and protection
Provides requirements for the safe design and protection of electrical wiring.
1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
Provides requirements for the design and installation of electrical equipment for general use, and for methods of wiring.
1910.306 Specific purpose equipment and installations
Provides requirements for the design and installation of electrical specific purpose equipment.
1910.307 Hazardous (classified) locations
Provides requirements for electrical equipment and wiring in locations which are classified
as hazardous depending on the properties of the flammable vapors, liquids or gases, or
combustible dusts or fibers which may be present.
See Also Flammable Liquids
Provides requirements for the design and installation of equipment for special electrical systems, and for their wiring methods.
Provides requirements for training of employees who face a risk of electrical shock that is not reduced by the requirements of sections 1910.303 through 1910.308.
1910.333 Selection and use of work practices
Provides requirements on when and how work practices should be employed to prevent
electrical shock or other injuries resulting from electrical contacts when work is
performed near or on equipment which may be energized.
Provides requirements for the handling, inspection, and use of electrical equipment.
1910.335 Safeguards for personnel protection
Provides requirements for the use of protective equipment and alerting techniques for the protection of personnel.
1910.410 Qualifications of dive teams
Provides requirements for dive team members and for designating person-in-charge.
1910.420 Safe practices manual
Provides requirements for developing and maintaining a safe practices manual.
Establishes all information that must be provided and all procedures that must be followed prior to each diving operation.
1910.422 Procedures during dive
Provides requirements for the procedures and equipment that must be maintained during each diving operation.
Provides requirements for the procedures that must be performed after each diving operation.
Establishes limits and procedures for engaging in SCUBA diving by an employer.
1910.425 Surface-supplied air diving
Establishes limits and procedures for engaging in surface-supplied air diving by an employer.
Establishes limits and procedures for engaging in mixed-gas diving by an employer.
Establishes limits and procedures for engaging in diving operations involving liveboating by an employer.
Provides requirements for the design, construction, maintenance, and use of diving equipment by an employer.
1910.440 Recordkeeping requirements
Provides requirements for the recording of occurrences, and the availability of diving records.
The regulation establishes the permissible exposure limits (PEL) for more than 300 chemicals
regulated by OSHA. The PEL is based on an 8 hour period of work. Some substances also have
a Ceiling limit, or a STEL.
Employers are required to employ engineering controls and substitution to eliminate or reduce the
hazard, before placing workers in respiratory protection.
Some chemicals may have a "Skin Notation" which means that dermal protection such as
barrier creams and gloves are needed to safely work with the chemical.
Provides requirements governing the regulation of occupational exposure to asbestos, including
exposure limits, personal protective equipment, engineering controls to reduce exposure,
hazard communication, medical surveillance, and recordkeeping.
1910.1002 Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles
Defines coal tar pitch volatiles as used in 1910.1000 (Table Z-1)
Provides requirements for the following chemicals: 4-Nitrobiphenyl, Chemical Abstracts Service Register Number (CAS No.) 92933
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
1910.1006 Methyl Chloromethyl Ether
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
1910.1007 3,3-Dicholorbenzidine
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
1910.1008 Bis-cholormethyl Ether
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
1910.1014 2-acetylaminofluorene
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
1910.1015 4-dimethylaminoazobenzene
Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
1910.1016 N-nitrosodimethylamine Specific requirements are outlined in 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
Provides requirements for the control of employee exposure to vinyl chloride (chloroethene),
Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 75014. It applies to the manufacture, reaction,
packaging, repackaging, storage, handling or use of vinyl chloride or polyvinyl chloride,
but does not apply to the handling or use of fabricated products made of polyvinyl chloride.
This standard applies to all occupational exposures to inorganic arsenic except that this
section does not apply to employee exposures in agriculture or resulting from pesticide
application, the treatment of wood with preservatives or the utilization of arsenically
preserved wood.
1910.1020 Exposure & Medical Records Access
Provides employees, their representatives, and the Assistant Secretary
access to employee exposure and medical records.
Provides requirements for the monitoring and control of employee exposure
to metallic lead, inorganic lead compounds, and lead soaps.
This standard applies to occupational exposures to chromium (VI) in all forms and compounds in general industry with certain exceptions.
This standard applies to all occupational exposures to cadmium and cadmium compounds, in all
forms, and in all industries covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, except the
construction-related industries, which are covered under 29 CFR 1926.63.
This section applies to all occupational exposures to benzene, Chemical Abstracts Service
Registry No. 71-43-2. This section does not apply to: the storage, transportation, distribution,
dispensing, sale or use of gasoline, motor fuels, or other fuels containing benzene subsequent
to its final discharge from bulk wholesale storage facilities.
This section applies to the control of employee exposure to coke oven emissions, except that
this section shall not apply to working conditions with regard to which other Federal agencies
exercise statutory authority to prescribe or enforce standards affecting occupational safety
and health.
1910.1030 Blood-borne Pathogens
Provides requirements for the control of employee exposure to human blood
or other potentially infectious materials.
This section applies to the control of employee exposure to cotton dust in all workplaces
where employees engage in yarn manufacturing, engage in slashing and weaving operations,
or work in waste houses for textile operations.
1910.1044 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane
This section applies to occupational exposure to 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP).
This section applies to occupational exposures to acrylonitrile (AN), Chemical Abstracts
Service Registry No. 000107131
This section applies to occupational exposures to ethylene oxide (EtO),
Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 75-21-8
This standard applies to all occupational exposures to formaldehyde, i.e. from formaldehyde
gas, its solutions, and materials that release formaldehyde.
This section applies to occupational exposures to MDA, Chemical Abstracts
Service Registry No. 101-77-9
This applies to occupational exposures to methylene chloride (MC) or dichloromethane (DCM).
This applies to occupational exposure to radiation which includes alpha rays, beta rays,
gamma rays, X-rays, neutrons, high-speed electrons, high-speed protons, and other atomic
particles; but such term does not include sound or radio waves, or visible light, or
infrared or ultraviolet light.
This standard was recently renumbered from 1910.96.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Provides requirements ensuring that
the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated, and
that information concerning their hazards is transmitted to
employers and employees by various means, including container
labelling and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets,
and employee training.
1910.1450 Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
Provides requirements for the control of occupational exposure to
hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
A gas used in oxygen fuel welding and cutting.
This Expert Advisor is intended for General Industry firms.
In order to use this Hazard Awareness Advisor you will have to
select from one of these work environments:
Agriculture includes establishments (e.g. farms, orchards, greenhouses) primarily
engaged in crop production or the raising of livestock. It can
also include the providers of agricultural services (e.g. soil
preparation, crop services, or farm labor)
A variety of welding processes including "stick" welding, gas metal arc, fluxed core,
gas tungsten, and others are included in this category. They involve heating base metal and
joining it with filler metal using a consumable electrode or an electrode and filler wire.
Related processes are brazing and soldering.
Alpha rays are found in electrostatic dischargers, gauges and warning devices.
Beta rays are found in radiography, thickness, density and level gauges.
Gamma rays are used in food irrigation or disinfestation.
X-rays can be found in weld testing or parcel examination.
Blast media are the grit, shot, slag, shells or other materials used to abrade
surfaces for cleaning or preparation for painting.
This is a process for joining two metal objects.
In brazing, only the filler metal is heated to the melting point.
Brazing is generally performed with a gas torch and a consumable wire.
Related terms include soldering and
oxygen fueled welding or cutting.
Chemical Hazard Identification
All suspected conditions that may pose inhalation or skin absorption hazards or other
conditions should be identified and evaluated before selection of PPE.
Substances with limits preceded by "C" - Ceiling Values" on Table Z-1 or
as listed in Z-2 must at no time exceed the exposure limit given for that substance.
If instantaneous monitoring is not feasible, then the ceiling must be
assessed as a 15-minute time weighted average exposure which must not be
exceeded at any time during the working day.
A confined space is any area not designed for regular human occupancy that
is large enough for a worker to enter to perform duties and that has
restricted means of entry or exit.
This is any space where an occupant must crawl, climb, twist, be constrained in a narrow
opening, follow a lengthy path or otherwise exert unusual effort to enter or leave, or
where the entrance may become sealed or secured against opening from inside.
Any redness, itching of skin, or other physical reaction to chemicals is described as
contact dermatitis. Some protective measures such as latex gloves may also
produce this reaction.
Cotton is used in the making of textiles, and can also be found
in mattress and futon stuffing.
This Expert Advisor is intended for General Industry firms.
In order to use this Hazard Awareness Advisor you will have to
select from one of these work environments:
"Construction work" means work for construction, alteration,
and/or repair, including painting and decorating.
These materials possess the property of severely damaging living tissues and
attacking metals and wood. These include such liquids as: hydrofluoric, sulfuric,
and nitric acids, caustic soda or hydrogen peroxide.
1910.22 General requirements for walking-working surfaces
A dockboard is a small ramp used to bridge the gap between a loading dock and a truck.
It can be made of metal or wood. Some dockboards are built-in to the loading dock.
E - Means of Egress (Emergency Exit)
1910.36 General requirements
Electrically Powered Equipment
Equipment that uses electric motors for operation or control of its function.
Specific regulations apply to the installation, servicing, and maintenance of
electrical systems.
Designated responders (i.e., mutual aid groups, local fire
departments, etc.) to an occurrence which results, or is likely to result, in an uncontrolled
release of a hazardous substance.
Engineering controls include general and local exhaust ventilation (LEV), enclosures, control booths,
exhaust hoods, noise baffles, and protective screens. These controls prevent worker
exposure to fumes, mists, gases or radiation.
The exposure level is determined by measuring the amount of airborne contaminants that pass
through the breathing zone of the worker. Some measurements involve the use of a small pump,
attached to the worker's waist, connected to a capture filter attached at the collar. After
laboratory analysis the amount of contaminant, in a cubic meter of air, is compared to the
OSHA standard or Permissible Exposure Level (PEL).
The exposure level for regulatory purposes is based on the measurement of
exposure, without regard to the use of respirators averaged over an 8-hour period.
The Permissible Exposure Level or PEL is listed for specific chemicals in
Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances of the OSHA regulations
There are specific provisions for shafting; pulleys; belt, rope and chain drives; and gears, sprockets, and chains.
Also defines requirements for the design, use, inspection, and maintenance of explosive actuated fastening tools, and power lawnmowers.
Additional provisions address spot and seam welding machines (nonportable), portable welding machines, and flash welding equipment.
telecommunications field installations.
alpha-Naphthylamine, CAS No. 134327
methyl chloromethyl ether, CAS No. 107302
3,3-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts) CAS No. 91941
bis-Chloromethyl ether, CAS No. 542881
beta-Naphthylamine, CAS No. 91598
Benzidine, CAS No. 92875
4-Aminodiphenyl, CAS No. 92671
Ethyleneimine, CAS No. 151564
beta-Propiolactone, CAS No. 57578
2-Acetylaminofluorene, CAS No. 53963
4-Dimethylaminoazo-benezene, CAS No. 60117
N-Nitrosodimethylamine, CAS No. 62759
1910.23 Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
1910.24 Fixed industrial stairs
1910.25 Portable wood ladders
1910.26 Portable metal ladders
1910.27 Fixed ladders
1910.28 Safety requirements for scaffolding
1910.29 Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers)
1910.30 Other working surfaces
1910.37 Means of egress, general
1910.38 Employee emergency plans and fire prevention plans
F - Powered Platforms, Manlifts and Vehicle Mounted Work-platforms
1910.66 Powered platforms for building maintenance
1910.67 Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms
1910.68 Manlifts
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
This group includes firms operating primarily in the fields of finance, insurance, and real estate.
In order to ensure that the correct respirator is used by a worker, it must be fit tested. This involves exposing the worker to a harmless but unpleasant odor while wearing the intended respirator.
A fire brigade is the term used to describe an in-house fire department composed of employees of the firm. As a practical matter many volunteer and municipal departments who are not formally subject to OSHA regulations adapt them for their own use.
A fire watch consists of one or more individuals who are on duty to observe a work area where welding or other "hot work" is being performed in order to spot smoldering fires, and to sound the alarm.
Flammable liquid" means any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 deg. F. (37.8 deg. C.), except any mixture having components with flashpoints of 100 deg. F. (37.8 deg. C.) or higher, the total of which make up 99 percent or more of the total volume of the mixture. Flammable liquids are known as Class I liquids.
G - Occupational Health and Environmental Control
1910.94 Ventilation
1910.95 Occupational noise exposure
1910.96 Ionizing radiation
1910.97 Nonionizing radiation
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
Ground fault circuit interrupters are electronic devices that provide protection against the failure of electric grounding in building wiring. They are often built into switches or outlets.
1910.101 Compressed gases (general requirements)
1910.102 Acetylene
1910.103 Hydrogen
1910.104 Oxygen
1910.105 Nitrous oxide
1910.106 Flammable and combustible liquids
1910.107 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials
1910.109 Explosives and blasting agents
1910.110 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
1910.111 Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia
1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals
1910.120 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
1910.122-.126 Dipping and Coating Operations
Hazardous waste problems can occur in all types of businesses, from giant chemical companies to corner candy stores. The waste could be created by an industrial accident or by a spilling of fuel oil. It is likely that a specialist firm would be called in to remedy the problem.
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I - Personal Protective Equipment
1910.132 General requirements
1910.133 Eye and face protection
1910.134 Respiratory protection
1910.135 Head protection
1910.136 Foot protection
1910.137 Electrical protective equipment
1910.138 Hand protection
An industrial hygienist is a professional trained in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of environmental factors arising in or from the workplace that may result in injury, illness, impairment, or affect the well-being of workers and members of the community.
The American Industrial Hygiene Association can assist you in locating a certified professional in your community. The phone number is (703) 849-8888.
A related profession that offers assistance is the Certified Safety Professional.
This system is intended for General Industry use. While many of the issues are applicable to firms in construction, agriculture or maritime industries, some specific topics may vary.
Your firm is generally classified in one of these groups based on the predominant activity:
Manufacturing
Services
Transportation, communication, and utilities
Public Administration
Wholesale trade
Construction
Retail trade
Agriculture
Finance, insurance, and real estate
Maritime
You will be able to select a new industry group if the specific SIC choices on the subsequent screen do not seem to match your business.
J - General Environmental Controls
1910.141 Sanitation
1910.142 Temporary labor camps
1910.144 Safety color code for marking physical hazards
1910.145 Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces
1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid
1910.156 Fire brigades
1910.157 Portable fire extinguishers
1910.158 Standpipe and hose systems
1910.159 Automatic sprinkler systems
1910.160 Fixed extinguishing systems, general
1910.161 Fixed extinguishing systems, dry chemical
1910.162 Fixed extinguishing systems, gaseous agent
1910.163 Fixed extinguishing systems, water spray and foam
1910.164 Fire detection systems
1910.165 Employee alarm systems
Laboratory means a facility where the "laboratory use of hazardous chemicals" occurs. It is a workplace where relatively small quantities of hazardous chemicals are used on a non-production basis.
LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION (LEV)
Removes air contaminants close to the point of origination of the fume, dust, or mist. This is one of many types of engineering controls.
"Liquefied petroleum gas", "LPG" and "LP-Gas" - Any material which is composed predominantly of any of the following hydrocarbons, or mixtures of them; propane, propylene, butanes (normal butane or iso-butane), and butylenes.
M - Compressed Gas and Compressed Air Equipment
1910.169 Air Receivers
Machine guards prevent workers from coming into contact with sharp or rotating parts, or from being crushed by stamping presses or forges.
A ventilation system that supplies fresh or filtered air to the facility. This is one of many types of engineering controls.
A small vertical conveyor belt with handholds and foot rests used for transporting workers to other levels of a facility. Often found in older valet parking garages.
The manufacturing industry group includes establishments engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products. These establishments are usually described as plants, factories, or mills.
This Expert Advisor is intended for General Industry firms.
In order to use this Hazard Awareness Advisor you will have to select from one of these work environments:
- Heavy Industry
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- Retail
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Maritime includes longshoring and Marine Terminal Operations.
Mechanical Materials Handling Equipment
Forklifts, conveyors, trolleys, and other equipment used to move raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods within an establishment.
Gears, sprockets, axles, springs, belts, transmissions and other machinery pieces can be dangerous objects for the unwary worker. All moving machinery must be guarded to protect workers.
Ventilation provided by fans or blowers. It can be exhaust or supply. Other terms include Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) and makeup air.
Mechanically Powered Equipment
Equipment that is powered by hydraulics, springs, pneumatics and other systems.
Microwave emitters are principally found in telecommunications equipment although some manufacturing processes rely on the heat-generating effects of microwaves.
OSHA is not specifically concerned with microwave ovens in the company lunchroom, although a poorly maintained machine potentially could leak radiation.
MSDS is a Material Safety Data Sheet. Manufacturers and distributors of products that contain regulated chemicals must provide them to purchasers. The sheet will contain information on the hazardous chemicals and measures to protect the workers using the product.
N - Materials Handling and Storage
1910.176 Handling materials--general
1910.177 Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels
1910.178 Powered industrial trucks
1910.179 Overhead and gantry cranes
1910.180 Crawler locomotive and truck cranes
1910.181 Derricks
1910.183 Helicopters
1910.184 Slings
O - Machinery and Machine Guarding
1910.212 General requirements for all machines
1910.213 Woodworking machinery requirements
1910.215 Abrasive wheel machinery
1910.216 Mills and calendars in the rubber and plastics industries
1910.217 Mechanical power presses
1910.218 Forging machines
1910.219 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus
The OSHA Consultation Service helps employers find out about potential hazards and how to improve their occupational safety and health management. An OSHA consultation visit is always at the employer's request. The service offers workplace safety and health training and technical assistance. Consultation is a free service, largely funded by Federal OSHA and operated by state government agencies using well-trained safety and health staff. This service is completely separate from OSHA's inspection effort; no citations are issued or penalties proposed. Preference is given to firms in high-hazard industries. More details are available at http://www.osha.gov/oshprogs/consult.html.
Overcurrent Protection Devices
Overcurrent protection devices for conductors and equipment open the circuit if the current reaches a value that will cause an excessive or dangerous temperature in conductors or conductor insulation.
Oxygen Fueled Welding or Cutting
Oxygen, together with a fuel such as acetylene, is used to heat the metal. A filler rod can be used to join the two metal objects. Cutting can be performed by using a stream of oxygen to oxidize and then blow away the metal which creates the cut. Related terms include arc welding, and soldering.
P - Hand and Portable Powered Tools
1910.242 Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general
1910.243 Guarding of portable powered tools
1910.244 Other portable tools and equipment
PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit)
The 8-hour Time Weighted Average exposure to a substance during any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week.
A permanent place of employment describes most facilities where workers are employed. Those whose principal activity involves going to other sites to perform services such as plumbers and computer repair workers are considered to have a permanent place of employment at the location where they meet with managers, gather supplies, or return the company vehicles.
Physical contact with chemicals in any form (liquid, solid, aerosol, vapor, etc.) can cause problems for worker health. If your workers have contact then you should review information on protective measures.
Sprains, strains, over-exertion, headaches, eye strain, and pain in fingers, wrist or arms.
Please show me the OSHA regulated chemicals
The "Please show me the OSHA regulated chemicals" button will allow you to see the chemicals that OSHA regulates in its 'Z-Tables' and the requirements of the individually regulated "6b Chemicals"
Later, you will be able to append these files to your report. You also can find the text files in the C:OSHAHAZ directory.
This is the area in a machine where such devices as rotating drills or cutters, press patterns or other machinery come into contact with the materials (wood, metal, stone) that are to be altered or shaped.
Contains requirements relating to training of operators, and the design, maintenance, and use of powered industrial trucks.
Powered platforms are often referred to as scissor lifts or lift platforms. They are frequently used in maintenance tasks such as window cleaning, light bulb changing and access to areas that can not be conveniently reached by ladders.
Power Generation, Transmission, or Distribution
Electrical power is generated at a power plant or co-generation facility, it is transmitted over high power lines frequently strung from towers to a distribution network that begins at a substation and ends at a user's home or business.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes hard hats, gloves, respirators, ear plugs, and other items intended for use by a specific individual in situations where engineering controls cannot provide sufficient protection.
Process equipment refers to a series of machines, tanks, furnaces or other equipment which transform a raw material. The conversion of trees to paper, or iron ore to steel is done using 'process equipment' .
Public Administration (Government)
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Q - Welding, Cutting and Brazing
1910.252 General requirements
1910.253 Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting
1910.254 Arc welding and cutting
1910.255 Resistance welding
1910.261 Pulp, paper, and paper-board mills
1910.262 Textiles
1910.263 Bakery equipment
1910.264 Laundry machinery and operations
1910.265 Sawmills
1910.266 Logging operations
1910.268 Telecommunications
1910.269 Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution
1910.272 Grain handling facilities
Radioactive materials can be found in a variety of settings including instruments such as level indicators and glowing exit signs. Some physical testing procedures use radioactive isotopes.
A liquid which in the pure state or as commercially produced or transported will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, or will become self-reactive under conditions of shocks, pressure, or temperature.
Examples of such substances include sulfuric acid, caustic soda or hydrochloric acid.
Establishments in this group are engaged in selling merchandise for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental to the sale of the goods.
1910.303 General requirements
1910.304 Wiring design and protection
1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
1910.306 Specific purpose equipment and installations
1910.307 Hazardous (classified) locations
1910.308 Special systems
1910.332 Training
1910.333 Selection and use of work practices
1910.334 Use of equipment
1910.335 Safeguards for personnel protection
Safe Clearance Space For Forklift
A forklift is used to move materials. The driver needs clear space in order to maneuver through the facility.
A certified safety professional is trained in the recognition, evaluation and correction of safety hazards in the workplace. Individuals with this certification may also be certified industrial hygienists.
Establishments in this group provide a wide variety of services for individuals, business and government.
Please show me the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics injury and illness data
Pressing this button will link you to the BLS Safety and Health Statistics web page where you can view and download injury and illness data categorized by industry, occupation, type and source of injury, etc.
A state plan state is a state that has elected to operate its own occupational safety and health (OSH) program. The Advisor will advise you if your facility is subject to the jurisdiction of a State or Federal OSH program.
STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
Substances regulated by OSHA that have 'STELs' are listed in Table Z-2. Some of OSHA's comprehensive substance standards also have STELs. STELs limit the allowable short term peak exposure above the acceptable ceiling. The PEL is the 8-hour limit.
Soldering is performed by melting a wire to form a connection, but without heating to base metal. Operations are generally below 450 degrees C. Various fluxes may be used in the process. Related processes are brazing and arc welding.
T - Commercial Diving Operations
- 1910.410 Qualifications of dive teams
- 1910.420 Safe practices manual
- 1910.421 Pre-dive procedures
- 1910.422 Procedures during dive
- 1910.423 Post-dive procedures
- 1910.424 SCUBA diving
- 1910.425 Surface-supplied air diving
- 1910.426 Mixed-gas diving
- 1910.427 Liveboating
- 1910.430 Equipment
- 1910.440 Recordkeeping requirements
A temporary labor camp can be used to service construction sites, logging, crop harvesting or other activities where housing or meals are provided to workers.
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities
Firms in this group provide, to the public or to other enterprises, passenger or freight transportation, communications services, or electricity, gas, steam, water, or sanitary services.
Please show me a brief description of OSHA's regulations
The button will lead to a series of menus where you can select an OSHA regulation and get a brief description of the subjects and issues covered by the regulation.
Where are the OSHA Regional offices?
By selecting the "Where are the OSHA regional offices?" button you can get the address and phone number of the regional Federal OSHA Office that is responsible for the area offices in your state, or it can direct you to the appropriate office if your state government operates its own occupational safety and health program.
This group includes establishments engaged in selling merchandise to retailers or other wholesalers.
Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances
1910.1000 Air Contaminants
1910.1001 Asbestos
1910.1002 Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles
1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
1910.1004 Alpha-naphthylamine
1910.1006 Methyl Cholmethl Ether
1910.1007 3,3-dicholorbenzidine
1910.1008 Bis-cholormethyl Ether
1910.1009 Beta-naphthylamine
1910.1010 Benzidine
1910.1011 4-aminodiphenyl
1910.1012 Ethyleneimine
1910.1013 Beta Propiolactone
