Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1970: Primary federal law governing workplace safety and health standards in the United States. Sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal civil rights law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination, including workplace accommodations that must be considered in risk assessments.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law that may impact risk assessments when considering employee medical conditions and leave requirements related to workplace safety.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for work hours and conditions, which must be considered in daily task risk assessments.
29 CFR 1910: OSHA's General Industry Standards, providing detailed safety requirements for most workplace environments.
29 CFR 1926: OSHA's Construction Standards, specifically addressing safety requirements for construction activities.
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS): OSHA standard requiring proper labeling, safety data sheets, and training for hazardous materials in the workplace.
State OSHA Programs: State-specific workplace safety programs that may have additional or more stringent requirements than federal OSHA standards.
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific laws governing workplace injury compensation that influence risk assessment requirements and documentation.
DOT Regulations: Department of Transportation regulations affecting workplace safety, particularly in transportation and logistics operations.
EPA Regulations: Environmental Protection Agency regulations that may impact workplace safety, especially regarding hazardous materials and environmental risks.
OSHA Form 300: Mandatory log of work-related injuries and illnesses that must be maintained and considered in ongoing risk assessments.
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements for protecting personal health information in workplace safety records.
