General Industry

NEW! - Updated through January 2008. This book contains the occupational safety and health standards for general industry promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), effective November 2007. Although this is not an official OSHA publication, it reproduces in full the text of regulations contained in the official government version at Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910. Also included in this book are Part 1903 regulations governing inspections, citations, and proposed penalties; Part 1904 regulations covering occupational injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting; and Part 1990 carcinogen policy and model standards. Additionally, the entire text of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is incorporated, including section 5(a)(the "General Duty" clause).

This book provides 606 pages of guidance specifically for construction works to ensure compliance with mandated Federal regulation, emphasizing accident prevention. The book also outlines steps for organizations to comply with OSHA's regulations in an easy-to-use style, presenting topics in a "how to" format, along with numerous quizzes and a sample fall protection plan.

The CCH® Pocket Digest of OSHA Standards has 107 pages of the most commonly cited OSHA §1910 Standards for General Industry and puts them in an easy to read language with topics listed in alphabetical order.

Filled with useful information and insight on the OSHA inspection process, plus an extensive self-inspection checklist and useful list of contacts. The book offers practical in-dept coverage of the key issues. You will find detailed guidance for conducting your own site inspection, conversing with OSHA compliance officers, training, recordkeeping, safety and health committees, formulating an OSHA action plan, investigating accidents and much more. 447 pages.