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Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) Compliance
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed on
December 29, 1970 and codified in 29 USC 651. This act designates the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration as the convening authority to
establish standards, enforce those standard, and to assist employers with
compliance issues.
Employees, supervisors, management, and contractors of
Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center are all
responsible for compliance with OSHA regulations.
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The General Duty Clause
OSHA compliance is not limited to just the standards published in 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 29 CFR 1926 (Construction).
OSHA also has a General Duty Clause, which provides broad based responsibilities for worker safety. The OSHA General Duty Clause cites:
(a) Each employer
(1) shall 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;
(2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.
(b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.
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Specific OSHA Topics addressed on our web site
The are several OSHA topics (Hazard Communication,
Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation,
Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, and
Job Hazard
Analysis) addressed on this web site, and it should be noted that these
topic in no way cover all areas regulated by OSHA. These select topics were
featured to assist you with ongoing compliance on those topics.
For additional information concerning compliance,
please contact Mark Bogard (mark.j.bogard@vanderbilt.edu).
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