What are OSHA’s General Standards?
OSHA has adopted a large number of federal safety and health standards divided into various categories. These standards are measures of safety formulated to reduce employees exposure to hazardous conditions. Some standards govern all worksites generally, and other standards address specific industries. OSHA requires employer compliance with these standards. Although employers may be allowed input on which standards are adopted and can contest standards believed to be unfair, once the standard is adopted and published by the Agency, noncompliance by an employer is grounds for enforcement.
