Delaware OSHA 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Adoption Info of Delaware OSHA 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Official title Delaware OSHA 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Effective dates January 1, 2016 – Present

Published by Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs

Overview The Delaware OSHA 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards provide comprehensive regulations to ensure the safety and health of workers in various industries across Delaware. These standards are based on the federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards, which establish requirements for general industry workplaces, covering a wide range of topics to protect workers from workplace hazards.
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Key components of the Delaware OSHA 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards include:

  • General Safety and Health Provisions: Requirements for safety training, hazard communication, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Walking-Working Surfaces: Standards to prevent slips, trips, and falls, including requirements for ladders, stairways, and walkways.
  • Emergency Action Plans and Fire Protection: Guidelines for developing emergency action plans, fire prevention plans, and the proper use and maintenance of fire protection equipment.
  • Hazardous Materials: Regulations for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, including chemicals, flammable liquids, and gases.
  • Machinery and Machine Guarding: Requirements for the safe operation of machinery, including the use of machine guards to protect workers from injury.
  • Electrical Safety: Standards for working safely around electrical systems, including the use of ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and proper grounding.
  • Hazard Communication: Guidelines for communicating hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace, including labeling, safety data sheets (SDS), and employee training.
  • Occupational Health and Environmental Controls: Standards for protecting workers from health hazards such as noise, respiratory hazards, and exposure to toxic substances.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Requirements for the selection, use, and maintenance of PPE to protect workers from hazards.
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): Procedures to ensure that machines are properly shut off and cannot be started up again before maintenance or servicing is completed.

The Delaware OSHA 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards are enforced by the Delaware Department of Labor and are essential for employers, safety managers, and workers in general industry. Compliance with these standards is crucial for preventing accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses in the workplace.