Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA - Revision history

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	* Health and Safety Executive.		* Health and Safety Executive.
	* Health and safety policy.		* Health and safety policy.
		+	* Lock out tag out LOTO.
	* Office of Construction Services		* Office of Construction Services
	* Reporting accidents and injuries on construction sites.		* Reporting accidents and injuries on construction sites.
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	* United States Department of Labor, [https://www.osha.gov/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration].		* United States Department of Labor, [https://www.osha.gov/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration].

−	[[Category:~~International~~]] [[Category:~~Health_and_safety_/_CDM~~]] [[Category:~~Regulations~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Regulation~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]]

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	= History =		= History =

−	In December 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which set the groundwork for the establishment of ~~the~~ OSHA. The organisation was officially established in 1971.	+	In December 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which set the groundwork for the establishment of OSHA. The organisation was officially established in 1971.

	= Areas of responsibility =		= Areas of responsibility =

−	~~The~~ OSHA sets safety standards (other than those covered by other agencies) for businesses in the private sector. It does not cover people who are self-employed or families of farm workers.	+	OSHA sets safety standards (other than those covered by other agencies) for businesses in the private sector. It does not cover people who are self-employed or families of farm workers.

	Some of the hazards covered under OSHA include:		Some of the hazards covered under OSHA include:
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	= Inspections =		= Inspections =

−	Representatives from ~~the~~ OSHA are referred to as compliance safety and health officers. These professionals are trained to conduct spot inspections to verify compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.	+	Representatives from OSHA are referred to as compliance safety and health officers. These professionals are trained to conduct spot inspections to verify compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.

	The inspection process incorporates the following steps:		The inspection process incorporates the following steps:
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	* United States Department of Labor, [https://www.osha.gov/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration].		* United States Department of Labor, [https://www.osha.gov/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration].

−	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]]	+	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]]

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−	A lockout device applied to a hoist brake. The device prevents manual or electrical release of the brake. This prevents unexpected movement of the hoist mechanism. This hoist is used for a spillway gate. The lockout device is held in place with a lockout scissors and secured with two padlocks. In this plant, one padlock is placed initially to secure the device, and the second padlock indicates that the lockout has been checked and verified.	+	\|-
		+	\| A lockout device applied to a hoist brake. The device prevents manual or electrical release of the brake. This prevents unexpected movement of the hoist mechanism. This hoist is used for a spillway gate. The lockout device is held in place with lockout scissors and secured with two padlocks. In this plant, one padlock is placed initially to secure the device, and the second padlock indicates that the lockout has been checked and verified.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	= History =		= History =

−	In December 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which set the groundwork for the establishment of the ~~Occupational Safety and Health Administration (~~OSHA). The organisation was officially established in 1971.	+	In December 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which set the groundwork for the establishment of the OSHA. The organisation was officially established in 1971.

	= Areas of responsibility =		= Areas of responsibility =

−	The ~~Occupational Safety and Health Administration (~~OSHA) sets safety standards (other than those ~~hazards~~ covered by other agencies) for businesses in the private sector. It does not cover people who are self-employed or families of farm workers.	+	The OSHA sets safety standards (other than those covered by other agencies) for businesses in the private sector. It does not cover people who are self-employed or families of farm workers.

−	Some of the hazards covered under OSHA include ~~the following~~:	+	Some of the hazards covered under OSHA include:

	* Slip falls (or trip falls).		* Slip falls (or trip falls).
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	* Infectious diseases (including COVID-19).		* Infectious diseases (including COVID-19).

−	When a workplace hazard is identified and OSHA is informed, the agency will approach the employer to review corrective measures that should be taken. Initially, the employer will be encouraged to remove ~~the~~ safety ~~violation~~ by making changes to the working environment rather than equipping employees with personal protective equipment (PPE).	+	When a workplace hazard is identified and OSHA is informed, the agency will approach the employer to review corrective measures that should be taken. Initially, the employer will be encouraged to remove any safety violations by making changes to the working environment rather than equipping employees with personal protective equipment (PPE).

	= Inspections =		= Inspections =

−	Representatives from the ~~Occupational Safety and Health Administration (~~OSHA) are referred to as compliance safety and health officers. These professionals are trained to conduct spot inspections to verify compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.	+	Representatives from the OSHA are referred to as compliance safety and health officers. These professionals are trained to conduct spot inspections to verify compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.

	The inspection process incorporates the following steps:		The inspection process incorporates the following steps:
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	* Walkthrough inspection of the area.		* Walkthrough inspection of the area.
	* Closing discussion between inspectors and representatives.		* Closing discussion between inspectors and representatives.
−	* Post inspection results (including documentation of ~~violation or~~ violations).	+	* Post inspection results (including documentation of violations).
	* Appeals and settlement agreements.		* Appeals and settlement agreements.

−	Inspectors are not required to give advance notice when conducting inspections. However, employers can ask ~~officers~~ to obtain a warrant before allowing ~~the inspector~~ to enter the area.	+	Inspectors are not required to give advance notice when conducting inspections. However, employers can ask them to obtain a warrant before allowing them to enter the area.

	= Most common violations =		= Most common violations =
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	The agency has released guidance around COVID-19 and the workplace:		The agency has released guidance around COVID-19 and the workplace:

−	* ~~[https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/covid-19-faq.html~~ Frequently asked questions and answers].	+	* Frequently asked questions and answers.
−	* ~~[https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf~~ Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19.]	+	* Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19.
−	* ~~[https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4045.pdf~~ Guidance on Returning to Work.]	+	* Guidance on Returning to Work.

	There is also a specific portion of the agency’s website that is [https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/ dedicated to coverage of COVID-19].		There is also a specific portion of the agency’s website that is [https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/ dedicated to coverage of COVID-19].

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	* Reporting accidents and injuries on construction sites.		* Reporting accidents and injuries on construction sites.
	* Safety management.		* Safety management.
−	* Zoning in the United States.

−	= External ~~resources~~ =	+	= External references =

	* United States Department of Labor, [https://www.osha.gov/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration].		* United States Department of Labor, [https://www.osha.gov/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration].

	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]]		[[Category:International]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]]

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* American architecture and construction.
	* Construction health risks.		* Construction health risks.
	* Coronavirus and the construction industry.		* Coronavirus and the construction industry.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* Building codes.
−	* Building official.
	* Construction health risks.		* Construction health risks.
	* Coronavirus and the construction industry.		* Coronavirus and the construction industry.

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	The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor which establishes and enforces workplace health and safety standards.		The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor which establishes and enforces workplace health and safety standards.

−	History	+	= History =

	In December 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which set the groundwork for the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The organisation was officially established in 1971.		In December 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which set the groundwork for the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The organisation was officially established in 1971.
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	* Building official.		* Building official.
	* Construction health risks.		* Construction health risks.
		+	* Coronavirus and the construction industry.
	* Health and safety.		* Health and safety.
	* Health and Safety Executive.		* Health and Safety Executive.
	* Health and safety policy.		* Health and safety policy.
−	* International Building Code (IBC).
	* Office of Construction Services		* Office of Construction Services
	* Reporting accidents and injuries on construction sites.		* Reporting accidents and injuries on construction sites.
	* Safety management.		* Safety management.
−	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.
	* Zoning in the United States.		* Zoning in the United States.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

−	United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.	+	* United States Department of Labor, [https://www.osha.gov/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration].

	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]]		[[Category:International]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]]

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	\| 10. Fall protection systems - criteria and practices.		\| 10. Fall protection systems - criteria and practices.
	\|}		\|}
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		+	= COVID-19 =
		+
		+	The agency has released guidance around COVID-19 and the workplace:
		+
		+	* [https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/covid-19-faq.html Frequently asked questions and answers].
		+	* [https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19.]
		+	* [https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4045.pdf Guidance on Returning to Work.]
		+
		+	There is also a specific portion of the agency’s website that is [https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/ dedicated to coverage of COVID-19].
		+
		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
		+
		+	* Building codes.
		+	* Building official.
		+	* Construction health risks.
		+	* Health and safety.
		+	* Health and Safety Executive.
		+	* Health and safety policy.
		+	* International Building Code (IBC).
		+	* Office of Construction Services
		+	* Reporting accidents and injuries on construction sites.
		+	* Safety management.
		+	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.
		+	* Zoning in the United States.
		+
		+	= External resources =
		+
		+	United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
		+
		+	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]]

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	A lockout device applied to a hoist brake. The device prevents manual or electrical release of the brake. This prevents unexpected movement of the hoist mechanism. This hoist is used for a spillway gate. The lockout device is held in place with a lockout scissors and secured with two padlocks. In this plant, one padlock is placed initially to secure the device, and the second padlock indicates that the lockout has been checked and verified.		A lockout device applied to a hoist brake. The device prevents manual or electrical release of the brake. This prevents unexpected movement of the hoist mechanism. This hoist is used for a spillway gate. The lockout device is held in place with a lockout scissors and secured with two padlocks. In this plant, one padlock is placed initially to secure the device, and the second padlock indicates that the lockout has been checked and verified.

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−	Introduction	+	= Introduction =

	The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor which establishes and enforces workplace health and safety standards.		The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor which establishes and enforces workplace health and safety standards.
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	In December 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which set the groundwork for the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The organisation was officially established in 1971.		In December 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which set the groundwork for the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The organisation was officially established in 1971.

−	Areas of responsibility	+	= Areas of responsibility =

	The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets safety standards (other than those hazards covered by other agencies) for businesses in the private sector. It does not cover people who are self-employed or families of farm workers.		The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets safety standards (other than those hazards covered by other agencies) for businesses in the private sector. It does not cover people who are self-employed or families of farm workers.
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	\| 1. Fall protection.		\| 1. Fall protection.
−	\|	+	\| 1. Fall protection - duty to have.
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	\| 2. Hazard communication.		\| 2. Hazard communication.
−	\|	+	\| 2. Scaffolding - general.
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	\|-		\|-
	\| 3. Scaffolding.		\| 3. Scaffolding.
−	\|	+	\| 3. Ladders.
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	\|-		\|-
	\| 4. Lockout/tagout.		\| 4. Lockout/tagout.
−	\|	+	\| 4. Fall protection - training requirements.
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	\|-		\|-
	\| 5. Respiratory protection.		\| 5. Respiratory protection.
−	\|	+	\| 5. Personal protective and life saving equipment - eye and face protection.
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	\|-		\|-
	\| 6. Ladders.		\| 6. Ladders.
−	\|	+	\| 6. Personal protective and life saving equipment - head protection.
−		+
	\|-		\|-
	\| 7. Powered industrial trucks.		\| 7. Powered industrial trucks.
−	\|	+	\| 7. General safety and health provisions.
−		+
	\|-		\|-
	\| 8. Fall protection - training requirements.		\| 8. Fall protection - training requirements.
−	\|	+	\| 8. Excavations.
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	\|-		\|-
	\| 9. Machine guarding.		\| 9. Machine guarding.
−	\|	+	\| 9. Scaffolds - aerial lifts.
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	\|-		\|-
	\| 10. Personal protective equipment - life saving equipment and eye and face protection.		\| 10. Personal protective equipment - life saving equipment and eye and face protection.
−	\|	+	\| 10. Fall protection systems - criteria and practices.
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A lockout device applied to a hoist brake. The device prevents manual or electrical release of the brake. This prevents unexpected movement of the hoist mechanism. This hoist is used for a spillway gate. The lockout device is held in place with a lockout scissors and secured with two padlocks. In this plant, one padlock is placed initially to secure the device, and the second padlock indicates that the lockout has been checked and verified.

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Introduction

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor which establishes and enforces workplace health and safety standards.

History

In December 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which set the groundwork for the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The organisation was officially established in 1971.

Areas of responsibility

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets safety standards (other than those hazards covered by other agencies) for businesses in the private sector. It does not cover people who are self-employed or families of farm workers.

Some of the hazards covered under OSHA include the following:

* Slip falls (or trip falls).
* Toxic fumes.
* Infectious diseases (including COVID-19).

When a workplace hazard is identified and OSHA is informed, the agency will approach the employer to review corrective measures that should be taken. Initially, the employer will be encouraged to remove the safety violation by making changes to the working environment rather than equipping employees with personal protective equipment (PPE).

= Inspections =

Representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are referred to as compliance safety and health officers. These professionals are trained to conduct spot inspections to verify compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.

The inspection process incorporates the following steps:

* Opening discussion between inspectors and representatives of the employer and the employees.
* Walkthrough inspection of the area.
* Closing discussion between inspectors and representatives.
* Post inspection results (including documentation of violation or violations).
* Appeals and settlement agreements.

Inspectors are not required to give advance notice when conducting inspections. However, employers can ask officers to obtain a warrant before allowing the inspector to enter the area.

= Most common violations =

Each year, OSHA releases a list of the top 10 most frequently cited violations. In 2019, the list included the following for workplaces and construction sites

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| 1. Fall protection.
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| 2. Hazard communication.
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| 3. Scaffolding.
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| 4. Lockout/tagout.
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| 5. Respiratory protection.
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| 6. Ladders.
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| 7. Powered industrial trucks.
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| 8. Fall protection - training requirements.
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| 9. Machine guarding.
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| 10. Personal protective equipment - life saving equipment and eye and face protection.
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