This lesson discusses an overview of federal acts and regulatory bodies that protect workers who deal with hazardous materials. In addition, you will have a basic understanding of terminology and numbering used to outline a typical regulation. This lesson references OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulation 29 CFR 1910 (Subpart H section 120 with appendices, and section 1200 with appendices).
• Describe some of the justification behind the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
• Interpret the breakdown of a standard regulation citation
• Discuss the origin and overall purpose of each of the following:
– OSHA
– NIOSH (The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
– OSHRC (The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission)
– HAZWOPER regulations
– RCRA (The Resource and Recovery Act)
– CERCLA (The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980)
