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U. S. Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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A Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace
Safety and Health Information Bulletins (SHIB 03-10-10)
This OSHA document
does not replace the IICRC S520.
There is an expected update to the S520 mid summer 2006.
To review the OSHA document in it's entirety, go directly to their
web site.
http://www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib101003.html |
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This Safety and Health Information Bulletin is not a standard or
regulation, and it creates no new legal obligations. The Bulletin is
advisory in nature, informational in content, and is intended to
assist building managers, custodians, and others who are responsible
for building maintenance. Contractors and other professionals (e.g.,
environmental consultants and health or safety professionals) who
respond to mold and moisture situations in buildings, as well as
members of the general public, also may want to refer to these
guidelines.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to comply
with hazard-specific safety and health standards as issued and
enforced by either the Federal Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), or an OSHA-approved State Plan. In addition,
Section 5(a)(1), the General Duty Clause, requires employers to
provide their employees with a workplace free from recognized
hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Employers
can be cited for violating the General Duty Clause if there is such
a recognized hazard and they do not take reasonable steps to prevent
or abate the hazard. However, failure to implement these guidelines
is not, in itself, a violation of the General Duty Clause. Citations
can only be based on standards, regulations, and the General Duty
Clause. |
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