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  1. OSHA Laws & Regulations
  2. OSH Act of 1970

OSH Act of 1970

  • Table of Contents
  • General Duty Clause
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  • Section 1 - Introduction
  • Section 2 - Congressional Findings and Purpose
  • Section 3 - Definitions
  • Section 4 - Applicability of This Act
  • Section 5 - Duties
  • Section 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards
  • Section 7 - Advisory Committees; Administration
  • Section 8 - Inspections, Investigations, and Recordkeeping
  • Section 9 - Citations
  • Section 10 - Procedure for Enforcement
  • Section 11 - Judicial Review
  • Section 12 - The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
  • Section 13 - Procedures to Counteract Imminent Dangers
  • Section 14 - Representation in Civil Litigation
  • Section 15 - Confidentiality of Trade Secrets
  • Section 16 - Variations, Tolerances, and Exemptions
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  • Section 19 - Federal Agency Safety Programs and Responsibilities
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  • Section - Historical Notes
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