Citations; notices of de minimis violations; policy regarding employee rescue activities.
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Fatality Inspection Procedures
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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.
OSHA Instruction CPL 2.113 April 1, 1996 Directorate of Compliance Programs
SUBJECT: Fatality Inspection Procedures
A. Purpose. The purpose of this instruction is to provide guidance for handling fatality/catastrophe inspections and to provide a mechanism to ensure that area directors inform regional administrators of all proposed actions regarding fatality inspections. The instruction also provides guidance for advising the National office of significant fatality/catastrophe inspections and cases appropriate for potential criminal prosecution.
Field Operations Manual (FOM)
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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.
This directive is currently only available in: PDF
Field Operations Manual (FOM)
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Field Operations Manual (FOM)
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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.
Citations for Violations of Standards which are Under Revision
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
August 24, 1989
Information from (OSHA) Pamphlet 3000.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
Policy on Employee Rescue Efforts
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
29 CFR Part 1903
Policy on Employee Rescue Efforts
ACTION: Issuance of interpretive rule.
SUMMARY: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is issuing an interpretive regulation addressing the agency's citation policy regarding voluntary employee rescue activities.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 27, 1994.