Other OSHA Requirements
Fire Safety and Emergency Action Planning: Oil and gas employers are responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective fire protection and prevention program at the jobsite throughout all phases of the oil and gas, repair, alteration, or demolition work. (29 CFR 1926.24). OSHA recommends that all employers have an emergency action plan. A plan is mandatory when required by an OSHA standard. (29 CFR 1926.35). An emergency action plan describes the actions employees should take to ensure their safety in a fire or other emergency situation.
What if I still have questions?
- Review a publication that lists the requirements for emergency response and preparedness in OSHA's oil and gas standards: Principal Emergency Response and Preparedness - Requirements and Guidance. OSHA Publication 3122 (2004). Also available as a 620 KB PDF.
- Read the standards:
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart F
- OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page: Fire Safety - Standards
Learn more: OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page: Fire Safety
Hazard Communication Standard: This standard is designed to ensure that employers and employees know about hazardous chemicals in the workplace and how to protect themselves. Employers with employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace must prepare and implement a written Hazard Communication Program and comply with other requirements of the standard, including providing Material Data Safety Sheets, training, and labeling.
- Read a fact sheet on the 2012 revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard. OSHA Fact Sheet: Hazard Communication Standard Final Rule
- See a sample program. Model Plans and Programs for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards. OSHA Publication 3186 (2003). Also available as a 520 KB PDF.
- Read the standards:
- 29 CFR 1926.59
- 29 CFR 1910.1200
- OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page: Hazard Communication - OSHA Standards
Learn more: OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page: Hazard Communication