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PART 1910—OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS

Authority:

33 U.S.C. 941; 29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657; Secretary of Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754); 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR 35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), 3-2000 (65 FR 50017), 5-2002 (67 FR 65008), 5-2007 (72 FR 31160), 4-2010 (75 FR 55355), 1-2012 (77 FR 3912), or 08-2020 (85 FR 58393); 29 CFR part 1911; and 5 U.S.C. 553, as applicable.

Source:

39 FR 23502, June 27, 1974, unless otherwise noted.

Title 29LaborPart / Section
Subtitle BRegulations Relating to Labor100 – 4999
Chapter XVIIOccupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor1900 – 1999
Part 1910Occupational Safety and Health Standards1910.1 – 1910.1499
Subpart AGeneral1910.1 – 1910.9
§ 1910.1Purpose and scope.
§ 1910.2Definitions.
§ 1910.3Petitions for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a standard.
§ 1910.4Amendments to this part.
§ 1910.5Applicability of standards.
§ 1910.6Incorporation by reference.
§ 1910.7Definition and requirements for a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
§ 1910.8OMB control numbers under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
§ 1910.9Compliance duties owed to each employee.
Subpart BAdoption and Extension of Established Federal Standards1910.11 – 1910.19
§ 1910.11Scope and purpose.
§ 1910.12Construction work.
§ 1910.15Shipyard employment.
§ 1910.16Longshoring and marine terminals.
§ 1910.17Effective dates.
§ 1910.18Changes in established Federal standards.
§ 1910.19Special provisions for air contaminants.
Subpart C [Reserved]
Subpart DWalking-Working Surfaces1910.21 – 1910.30
§ 1910.21Scope and definitions.
§ 1910.22General requirements.
§ 1910.23Ladders.
§ 1910.24Step bolts and manhole steps.
§ 1910.25Stairways.
§ 1910.26Dockboards.
§ 1910.27Scaffolds and rope descent systems.
§ 1910.28Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
§ 1910.29Fall protection systems and falling object protection—criteria and practices.
§ 1910.30Training requirements.
Subpart EExit Routes and Emergency Planning1910.33 – 1910.39
§ 1910.33Table of contents.
§ 1910.34Coverage and definitions.
§ 1910.35Compliance with alternate exit-route codes.
§ 1910.36Design and construction requirements for exit routes.
§ 1910.37Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
§ 1910.38Emergency action plans.
§ 1910.39Fire prevention plans.
Appendix to Subpart E of Part 1910
Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans
Subpart FPowered Platforms, Manlifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms1910.66 – 1910.68
§ 1910.66Powered platforms for building maintenance.
§ 1910.67Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms.
§ 1910.68Manlifts.
Subpart GOccupational Health and Environmental Control1910.94 – 1910.98
§ 1910.94Ventilation.
§ 1910.95Occupational noise exposure.
§ 1910.97Nonionizing radiation.
§ 1910.98Effective dates.
Subpart HHazardous Materials1910.101 – 1910.126
§ 1910.101Compressed gases (general requirements).
§ 1910.102Acetylene.
§ 1910.103Hydrogen.
§ 1910.104Oxygen.
§ 1910.105Nitrous oxide.
§ 1910.106Flammable liquids.
§ 1910.107Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials.
§ 1910.108 [Reserved]
§ 1910.109Explosives and blasting agents.
§ 1910.110Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
§ 1910.111Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia.
§§ 1910.112-1910.113 [Reserved]
§ 1910.119Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
§ 1910.120Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
§ 1910.121 [Reserved]
Dipping and Coating Operations1910.122 – 1910.126
§ 1910.122Table of contents.
§ 1910.123Dipping and coating operations: Coverage and definitions.
§ 1910.124General requirements for dipping and coating operations.
§ 1910.125Additional requirements for dipping and coating operations that use flammable liquids or liquids with flashpoints greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C).
§ 1910.126Additional requirements for special dipping and coating operations.
Subpart IPersonal Protective Equipment1910.132 – 1910.140
§ 1910.132General requirements.
§ 1910.133Eye and face protection.
§ 1910.134Respiratory protection.
§ 1910.135Head protection.
§ 1910.136Foot protection.
§ 1910.137Electrical protective equipment.
§ 1910.138Hand protection.
§ 1910.139 [Reserved]
§ 1910.140Personal fall protection systems.
Appendix A to Subpart I of Part 1910
References for Further Information (Non-mandatory)
Appendix B to Subpart I of Part 1910
Nonmandatory Compliance Guidelines for Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment Selection
Appendix C to Subpart I of Part 1910
Personal Fall Protection Systems Non-Mandatory Guidelines
Appendix D to Subpart I of Part 1910
Test Methods and Procedures for Personal Fall Protection Systems Non-Mandatory Guidelines
Subpart JGeneral Environmental Controls1910.141 – 1910.147
§ 1910.141Sanitation.
§ 1910.142Temporary labor camps.
§ 1910.143 Nonwater carriage disposal systems. [Reserved]
§ 1910.144Safety color code for marking physical hazards.
§ 1910.145Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags.
§ 1910.146Permit-required confined spaces.
§ 1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Subpart KMedical and First Aid1910.151 – 1910.152
§ 1910.151Medical services and first aid.
§ 1910.152 [Reserved]
Subpart LFire Protection1910.155 – 1910.165
§ 1910.155Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart.
§ 1910.156Fire brigades.
Portable Fire Suppression Equipment1910.157 – 1910.158
§ 1910.157Portable fire extinguishers.
§ 1910.158Standpipe and hose systems.
Fixed Fire Suppression Equipment1910.159 – 1910.163
§ 1910.159Automatic sprinkler systems.
§ 1910.160Fixed extinguishing systems, general.
§ 1910.161Fixed extinguishing systems, dry chemical.
§ 1910.162Fixed extinguishing systems, gaseous agent.
§ 1910.163Fixed extinguishing systems, water spray and foam.
Other Fire Protection Systems1910.164 – 1910.165
§ 1910.164Fire detection systems.
§ 1910.165Employee alarm systems.
Appendixes to Subpart L of Part 1910
Note
Appendix A to Subpart L of Part 1910
Fire Protection
Appendix B to Subpart L of Part 1910
National Consensus Standards
Appendix C to Subpart L of Part 1910
Fire Protection References For Further Information
Appendix D to Subpart L of Part 1910
Availability of Publications Incorporated by Reference in Section 1910.156 Fire Brigades
Appendix E to Subpart L of Part 1910
Test Methods for Protective Clothing
Subpart MCompressed Gas and Compressed Air Equipment1910.166 – 1910.169
§§ 1910.166-1910.168 [Reserved]
§ 1910.169Air receivers.
Subpart NMaterials Handling and Storage1910.176 – 1910.184
§ 1910.176Handling materials—general.
§ 1910.177Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels.
§ 1910.178Powered industrial trucks.
§ 1910.179Overhead and gantry cranes.
§ 1910.180Crawler locomotive and truck cranes.
§ 1910.181Derricks.
§ 1910.183Helicopters.
§ 1910.184Slings.
Subpart OMachinery and Machine Guarding1910.211 – 1910.219
§ 1910.211Definitions.
§ 1910.212General requirements for all machines.
§ 1910.213Woodworking machinery requirements.
§ 1910.214 Cooperage machinery. [Reserved]
§ 1910.215Abrasive wheel machinery.
§ 1910.216Mills and calenders in the rubber and plastics industries.
§ 1910.217Mechanical power presses.
§ 1910.218Forging machines.
§ 1910.219Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Subpart PHand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment1910.241 – 1910.244
§ 1910.241Definitions.
§ 1910.242Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
§ 1910.243Guarding of portable powered tools.
§ 1910.244Other portable tools and equipment.
Subpart QWelding, Cutting and Brazing1910.251 – 1910.255
§ 1910.251Definitions.
§ 1910.252General requirements.
§ 1910.253Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
§ 1910.254Arc welding and cutting.
§ 1910.255Resistance welding.
Subpart RSpecial Industries1910.261 – 1910.272
§ 1910.261Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills.
§ 1910.262Textiles.
§ 1910.263Bakery equipment.
§ 1910.264Laundry machinery and operations.
§ 1910.265Sawmills.
§ 1910.266Logging operations.
§ 1910.268Telecommunications.
§ 1910.269Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution.
§ 1910.272Grain handling facilities.
Subpart SElectrical1910.301 – 1910.399
General1910.301
§ 1910.301Introduction.
Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems1910.302 – 1910.330
§ 1910.302Electric utilization systems.
§ 1910.303General.
§ 1910.304Wiring design and protection.
§ 1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
§ 1910.306Specific purpose equipment and installations.
§ 1910.307Hazardous (classified) locations.
§ 1910.308Special systems.
§§ 1910.309-1910.330 [Reserved]
Safety-Related Work Practices1910.331 – 1910.360
§ 1910.331Scope.
§ 1910.332Training.
§ 1910.333Selection and use of work practices.
§ 1910.334Use of equipment.
§ 1910.335Safeguards for personnel protection.
§§ 1910.336-1910.360 [Reserved]
Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements1910.361
§§ 1910.361-1910.380 [Reserved]
Safety Requirements for Special Equipment1910.381
§§ 1910.381-1910.398 [Reserved]
Definitions1910.399
§ 1910.399Definitions applicable to this subpart.
Appendix A to Subpart S of Part 1910
References for Further Information
Subpart TCommercial Diving Operations1910.401 – 1910.440
General1910.401 – 1910.402
§ 1910.401Scope and application.
§ 1910.402Definitions.
Personnel Requirements1910.410
§ 1910.410Qualifications of dive team.
General Operations Procedures1910.420 – 1910.423
§ 1910.420Safe practices manual.
§ 1910.421Pre-dive procedures.
§ 1910.422Procedures during dive.
§ 1910.423Post-dive procedures.
Specific Operations Procedures1910.424 – 1910.427
§ 1910.424SCUBA diving.
§ 1910.425Surface-supplied air diving.
§ 1910.426Mixed-gas diving.
§ 1910.427Liveboating.
Equipment Procedures and Requirements1910.430
§ 1910.430Equipment.
Recordkeeping1910.440
§ 1910.440Recordkeeping requirements.
Appendix A to Subpart T of Part 1910
Examples of Conditions Which May Restrict or Limit Exposure to Hyperbaric Conditions
Appendix B to Subpart T of Part 1910
Guidelines for Scientific Diving
Appendix C to Subpart T of Part 1910
Alternative Conditions Under § 1910.401(a)(3) for Recreational Diving Instructors and Diving Guides (Mandatory)
Subpart UCOVID-191910.501 – 1910.509
§ 1910.501 [Reserved]
§ 1910.502Healthcare.
§ 1910.504Mini Respiratory Protection Program.
§ 1910.505Severability.
§ 1910.509Incorporation by reference.
Subparts V-Y [Reserved]
§§ 1910.901-1910.999 [Reserved]
Subpart ZToxic and Hazardous Substances1910.1000 – 1910.1499
§ 1910.1000Air contaminants.
§ 1910.1001Asbestos.
§ 1910.1002Coal tar pitch volatiles; interpretation of term.
§ 1910.100313 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.).
§ 1910.1004alpha-Naphthylamine.
§ 1910.1005 [Reserved]
§ 1910.1006Methyl chloromethyl ether.
§ 1910.10073,′-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts).
§ 1910.1008bis-Chloromethyl ether.
§ 1910.1009beta-Naphthylamine.
§ 1910.1010Benzidine.
§ 1910.10114-Aminodiphenyl.
§ 1910.1012Ethyleneimine.
§ 1910.1013beta-Propiolactone.
§ 1910.10142-Acetylaminofluorene.
§ 1910.10154-Dimethylaminoazobenzene.
§ 1910.1016N-Nitrosodimethylamine.
§ 1910.1017Vinyl chloride.
§ 1910.1018Inorganic arsenic.
§ 1910.1020Access to employee exposure and medical records.
§ 1910.1024Beryllium.
§ 1910.1025Lead.
§ 1910.1026Chromium (VI).
§ 1910.1027Cadmium.
§ 1910.1028Benzene.
§ 1910.1029Coke oven emissions.
§ 1910.1030Bloodborne pathogens.
§ 1910.1043Cotton dust.
§ 1910.10441,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane.
§ 1910.1045Acrylonitrile.
§ 1910.1047Ethylene oxide.
§ 1910.1048Formaldehyde.
§ 1910.1050Methylenedianiline.
§ 1910.10511,3-Butadiene.
§ 1910.1052Methylene chloride.
§ 1910.1053Respirable crystalline silica.
§ 1910.1096Ionizing radiation.
§ 1910.1200Hazard communication.
§ 1910.1201Retention of DOT markings, placards and labels.
§ 1910.1450Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
§§ 1910.1451-1910.1499 [Reserved]