Particular industry standards take priority over general standards if they address identical hazards. For example, the construction standards apply to every employment and place of employment of every employee engaged in construction work. Construction work is defined as work for construction, alteration, or repair, including painting and decorating. Construction industry employers remain subject to the general industry standards where no construction standard applies. Standards common to all workplaces.
Some standards impose similar requirements on all industry sectors.
Employers who receive hazardous materials must train their employees, using the MSDSs they receive, to recognize and avoid the hazards the materials present. All Rights Reserved.