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Construction - Motor Vehicle
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Motor vehicle hazards are addressed in specific
standards for the construction industry. This page highlights OSHA standards and
standard interpretations (official letters of interpretation of the standards)
related to motor vehicle safety in the construction industry. Motor vehicle safety information related to other
industries is covered by a separate topic page.
Section
5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty Clause,
requires employers to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a
place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or
are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees". Section
5(a)(2) requires employers to "comply with occupational safety
and health standards promulgated under this Act".
| Note:
Twenty-six states have OSHA-approved
State Plans and have adopted their own standards and enforcement
policies. For the most part, these States adopt standards that are
identical to Federal OSHA. However, some States have adopted different
standards applicable to this topic or may have different enforcement
policies. |
Highlighted Standards
Construction Industry (29
CFR 1926)
- 1926 Subpart
O, Motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, and marine
operations
Standard Interpretations
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