Updating OSHA Standards Based On National Consensus Standards; General, Incorporation by Reference; Hazardous Materials, Flammable and Combustible Liquids; General Environmental Controls, Temporary Labor Camps; Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand Held Equipment, Guarding of Portable Powered Tools; Welding, Cutting, and Brazing, Arc Welding and Cutting; Special Industries, Sawmills
osha-workplace-safety · Occupational Safety and Health Administration · Published 2004-11-24 · Effective 2005-02-22 · 69 FR 68712
Document
Document number
04-26045
Federal Register citation
69 FR 68712
CFR reference
29 CFR 1910
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule.
Category
osha-workplace-safety
Sub-agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication date
2004-11-24
Effective date
2005-02-22
DOL docket
Docket No. S-023A
Abstract
OSHA is issuing this direct final rule to delete from OSHA standards three references to national consensus standards and two references to industry standards that are outdated. Deleting these references will not reduce employee protections. By eliminating the outdated references, however, OSHA will clarify employer obligations under the applicable OSHA standards and reduce administrative burdens on employers and OSHA. These revisions are part of OSHA's overall effort--also explained in today's Federal Register--to update OSHA standards that reference, or that include language taken directly from, outdated consensus standards.