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-four states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands 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.

General Industry (29 CFR 1910)

• 1910 Subpart G, Occupational health and environment control
  • 1910.95, Occupational noise exposure [related topic page]
• 1910 Subpart H, Hazardous materials
  • 1910.106, Flammable and combustible liquids [related topic page]
  • 1910.119, Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals [related topic page]
• 1910 Subpart J, General environmental controls
  • 1910.145, Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
  • 1910.146, Permit-required confined spaces [related topic page]
• 1910 Subpart L, Fire protection
  • 1910.157, Portable fire extinguishers [related topic page]
• 1910 Subpart N, Materials handling and storage
  • 1910.176, Handling materials - general
• 1910 Subpart O, Machinery and machine guarding 
  • 1910.212, General requirements for all machines [related topic page]
  • 1910.219, Mechanical power-transmission apparatus
• 1910 Subpart S, Electrical
  • 1910.303, General requirements [related topic page]

• Logging Operations, Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidance Including Twelve Previously Stayed Provisions. CPL 02-01-022 [CPL 2-1.22], (1996, September 27). Includes a discussion of the application of logging standards at pulp, paper, and paperboard mills.
• Alternative Abatement Method for 29 CFR 1910.261(g)(17) - Over-pressure Protection for Batch Digesters Used in the Pulp Processing Industry. CPL 02-01-041, (2004, September 16). Clarifies the options available to employers in providing overpressure protection for batch digesters used in the pulping process under 29 CFR 1910.261(g)(17), Pressure Vessels (safety devices).
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• The relationship between the OSHA standards on Permit-Required Confined Space and Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills. (1994, September 16).
• Highly Hazardous Chemical's (HHC's) as it applies to pulp and paper industry processes that contain chlorine dioxide. (1994, June 22).
• Confined Space provisions of 29 CFR 1910.261 in light of the promulgation of 29 CFR 1910.146. (1993, July 7).
• Calendar stacks used in the pulp and paper industry. (1991, May 1).
• Interpretation of OSHA standards 1910.261(a)(1) and 1910.261(a)(4)(ii). (1990, June 14).
• Requirement to pin or lock digester valves. (1975, April 18).
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