Intro to OSHA (Lecture Notes)

Vocabulary flashcards covering OSHA basics, regulatory structure, key standards, and related lecture topics such as career fairs and presentations.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)

Federal law signed on 12/29/1970 creating OSHA; covers private-sector workers nationwide and sets the framework for workplace safety and health.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Federal agency established to enforce the OSH Act; formally came into being on 4/28/1971.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Codification of general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by federal departments/agencies.

CFR Title 29 (Labor)

Part of the CFR that governs labor regulations, including OSHA standards.

OSHA Standards (Parts 1900–1999)

The specific OSHA requirements codified within 29 CFR Parts 1900–1999.

General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1))

Employer must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA standards; used when no specific standard applies.

Employee Responsibilities (Section 5(b))

Employees must comply with OSHA standards and orders issued under the Act.

Representation During Inspections (Section 11(c))

Employees have the right to representation during OSHA inspections.

Hazard Communication (HazCom)

OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 requiring clear communication of chemical hazards and protective measures.

Eye/Face Protection (29 CFR 1926.102)

Standard addressing the protection of eyes and face from hazards.

Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.212)

Standard covering guarding of machinery to protect workers from moving parts.

Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501)

Construction standard addressing fall hazards and prevention.

Fall Protection Training (29 CFR 1926.503)

Standard requiring training on fall hazards and protective systems.

Powered Industrial Trucks (29 CFR 1910.178)

Regulations for safe operation of forklifts and similar equipment.

Ladders (29 CFR 1926.1053)

Standards for safe ladder use and setup in construction.

Lockout/Tagout (29 CFR 1910.147)

Control of hazardous energy to prevent unexpected energization during service or maintenance.

Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134)

Standards for selection, use, and maintenance of respirators.

Scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.451)

Construction scaffolding safety standards.

ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)

Early notice designed to solicit public comment on potential regulatory changes.

NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)

Official notice announcing a proposed regulation and inviting public comment.

Preamble (Rulemaking)

Document outlining the basis, history, and justification for a proposed rule.

OSHA Directives

OSHA documents detailing operating procedures to ensure consistent enforcement.

Incorporation by Reference (IR)

Private or non-federal standards that are made legally enforceable when referenced in federal regulations.

Letters of Interpretation (LOI)

OSHA's formal interpretations of how to apply or comply with standards.

Horizontal vs. Vertical Standards

Horizontal standards apply across many industries; vertical standards are industry-specific.

State Plans

OSHA-approved state programs that administer and enforce standards within those states; 22 states currently have approved plans.

FAME (Federal Annual Monitoring Evaluation)

OSHA's process for monitoring and evaluating state plan effectiveness.

ALAE (At Least As Effective)

Requirement that state plans be at least as effective as the federal OSHA program.

Top OSHA Citations FY2020 (Eye/Face Protection, Machine Guarding, etc.)

The most frequently cited standards across industries in FY2020, illustrating common hazards.

Career Fair (Safety/EHS)

Event for full-time jobs and internships in safety/health fields; dates and dress code announced.

Business Casual / Professional Attire

Dress codes for career fairs—ranging from business casual to professional attire.

EOH 5x5 Presentations

Environmental and Occupational graduate student internship presentations with a cap of 5 slides and 5 minutes.

5 Slides, 5 Minutes

Format constraint for EOH 5x5 presentations.

What TOTD Represents

TOTD = Tip of the Day; a short, often humorous or insightful takeaway (example given about 'by the book').