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OSHA Requirements

ON-DUTY Workplace Program Management OSHA Requirements

OSHA Requirements

OSHA Regulatory Requirements apply to all Army operations regardless of location and environments. There are some exceptionally unique military equipment, systems, and operational exclusions as described in 29 CFR 1960.2(i). Meaning there is no commercial/industrial equivalent to the activity.

The OSH Act of 1970, Section 5, General Duty Clause indicates:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Determining the appropriate OSHA standard regarding General Industry (29 CFR 1910) or Construction (29 CFR 1926) can be complicated with some conditions overlapping. Consultation with a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Specialist or someone formally trained in the applicable standard may be helpful. The General Industry standard applies to normal day-to-day operations and environments. While the Construction standard generally applies to operations involving construction, alterations, and/or repair, including painting and decorating (29 CFR 1926.10(a)).

Listed below are frequently referenced OSHA standards and associated subparts that are helpful for any SOH/Safety Program:

29 CFR 1904: OSHA Recordkeeping

  • Subpart A – Purpose
  • Subpart B – Scope
  • Subpart C – Recordkeeping Forms and Recording Criteria
  • Subpart D – Other OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Subpart E – Reporting Fatality, Injury and Illness Information to the Government
  • Subpart F – Transition From the Former Rule
  • Subpart G – Definitions

29 CFR 1910: General Industry

  • Subpart A – General
  • Subpart B – Adoption and Extension of Established Federal Standards
  • Subpart C – Reserved (No Content)
  • Subpart D – Walking-Working Surfaces
  • Subpart E – Exit Routes and Emergency Planning
  • Subpart F – Powered Platforms, Manlifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms
  • Subpart G – Occupational Health and Environmental Controls
  • Subpart H – Hazardous Materials
  • Subpart I – Personal Protective Equipment
  • Subpart J – General Environmental Controls
  • Subpart K – Medical and First Aid
  • Subpart L – Fire Protection
  • Subpart M – Compressed Gas and Compressed Air Equipment
  • Subpart N – Materials Handling and Storage
  • Subpart O – Machinery and Machine Guarding
  • Subpart P – Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-held Equipment
  • Subpart Q – Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
  • Subpart R – Special Industries
  • Subpart S – Electrical
  • Subpart T – Commercial Diving Operations
  • Subpart U – COVID-19
  • Subpart V – Reserved
  • Subpart W - Reserved
  • Subpart X - Reserved
  • Subpart Y – Reserved
  • Subpart Z – Toxic and Hazardous Substances

29 CFR 1926: Construction

  • Subpart A – General
  • Subpart B – General Interpretations
  • Subpart C – General Safety and Health Provisions
  • Subpart D – Occupational Health and Environmental Controls
  • Subpart E – Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment
  • Subpart F – Fire Protection and Prevention
  • Subpart G – Signs, Signals, and Barricades
  • Subpart H – Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal
  • Subpart I – Tools-Hand and Power
  • Subpart J – Welding and Cutting
  • Subpart K – Electrical
  • Subpart L – Scaffolds
  • Subpart M – Fall Protection
  • Subpart N – Helicopters, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors
  • Subpart O – Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations
  • Subpart P – Excavations
  • Subpart Q – Concrete and Masonry Construction
  • Subpart R – Steel Erection
  • Subpart S – Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air
  • Subpart T – Demolition
  • Subpart U – Blasting and the Use of Explosives
  • Subpart V – Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution
  • Subpart W – Rollover Protective Structures; Overhead Protection
  • Subpart X – Stairways and Ladders
  • Subpart Y – Diving
  • Subpart Z – Toxic and Hazardous Substances
  • Subpart AA – Confined Spaces in Construction
  • Subpart BB – Reserved
  • Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction

29 CFR 1960: Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs and Related Matters

  • Subpart A – General
  • Subpart B – Administration
  • Subpart C – Standards
  • Subpart D – Inspection and Abatement
  • Subpart E – General Services Administration and Other Federal Agencies
  • Subpart F – Occupational Safety and Health Committees
  • Subpart G – Allegations of Reprisal
  • Subpart H – Training
  • Subpart I – Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
  • Subpart J – Evaluation of Federal Occupational Safety and Health Programs
  • Subpart K – Field Federal Safety and Health Councils

29 CFR 1904: OSHA Recordkeeping

  • Part 1915 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment
  • Part 1917 - Marine Terminals
  • Part 1918 - Safety and Health Regulations for Longshoring
  • Part 1919 - Gear Certification

OSHA Whistleblower Protection

OSHA Inspection

Having an OSHA Compliance Inspector arrive to your workplace can be a stressful event for the organizational command, safety manager and employees. Review the below OSHA Fact Sheet on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA Inspections for a short summary of inspection priorities and on-site inspection expectations.

It is important to ensure your chain of command is immediately informed of an OSHA Compliance Officer visit as they should be involved with the opening/closing conferences. Additionally, your Garrison/Installation or equivalent safety manager is informed of the visitor.

Once the inspection is completed, ensure the event is documented in ASMIS 2.0 as an OSHA Event. OSHA Events are located under the Assessments, Inspections, and Surveys element. Click the help button on the top right corner of the page for assistance as needed.