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Bioterrorism

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Standards

OSHA standards do not specifically address bioterrorism. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to Bioterrorism

OSHA Standards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
Related Information
Subpart H – Hazardous Materials 1910.120, Hazardous waste operations and emergency response. The emergency response requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(q) apply to hazardous substance releases.
Construction (29 CFR 1926)
Related Information
Subpart D – Occupational Health and Environmental Controls 1926.65, Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
State Standards

There are twenty-eight OSHA-approved State Plans, operating state-wide occupational safety and health programs. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as OSHA's and may have different or more stringent requirements.

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