The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets the rules every American employer must follow to keep workers safe, and compliance starts with knowing what applies to you. Under the OSH Act’s General Duty Clause, every employer must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards, and on top of that sit detailed standards: 29 CFR 1910 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926 for construction. The rules cover nearly every private-sector employer. Build a Safety Program The foundation is a written safety and health program. Walk the workplace and assess hazards — falls, electrical risks, machinery, chemical exposures — then put … Continued
