Wyo. Code R. 053-0025-2
OSHA - General Industry 1910
Chapter 2: Adoption & Extension of Established Federal Regulations (B)
Effective Date: 01/20/1998 to 04/25/2018
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 053.0025.2.01201998
| 1910.11 | Scope and purpose |
|---|---|
| 1910.12 | Construction work. |
| 1910.13 | Ship repairing. (Not applicable in Wyoming) |
| 1910.14 | Shipbuilding. (Not applicable in Wyoming) |
| 1910.15 | Shipbreaking. (Not applicable in Wyoming) |
| 1910.16 | Longshoring and marine terminals. (Not applicable in Wyoming) |
| 1910.17 | Effective dates. |
| 1910.18 | Changes in established Federal standards. |
| 1910.19 | Special provisions for air contaminants. |
Authority: Secs. 4, 6 and 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657; Walsh-Healey Act, 29 U.S.C. 35 et seq; Service Contract Act of 1965, 41 U.S.C. 351 et seq; Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (Construction Safety Act), 40 U.S.C. 333; sec. 41, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. 941; National Foundation of Arts and Humanities Act, 20 U.S.C. 951 et seq.; Secretary of Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754); 8-76 (41 FR 25059), or 9-83 (48 FR 35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033); or 6-96 (62 FR 111), as applicable; and 29 CFR Part 1911.
Sections 1910.16 and 1910.19 also issued under 29 CFR Part 1911.
The commission shall devise, formulate, adopt, amend and repeal rules and regulations as provided by the Act, as deemed necessary and advisable for the protection of every employer, employee and employment covered by the Act.
(a) Standards. The standards prescribed in the State of Wyoming, Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations for Construction shall be promulgated as Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations under Section 27-11-105(a)(viii) of the Act and shall be applicable, according to the provisions thereof, to every employment and place of employment of every employee engaged in construction work by complying with the appropriate rules and regulations prescribed in this paragraph.
(b) Definition. For purposes of this section, “construction work” means work for construction, alteration, and/or repair, including painting and decorating.
(1) Each employer and employee shall be charged with the responsibilities and duties as required by the Act.
(a) No employer shall require any employee to work in surroundings or under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to his health or safety.
(b) The prevention of accidents and occupational diseases and abiding by the rules and regulations are the responsibility of both the employer and the employees.
(a) It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with these rules and regulations.
(b) Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the place of employment, materials or equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employer.
(c) The use of any machinery, tool, material, or equipment which is not in compliance with any applicable requirement of these rules and regulations is prohibited. Such machine tool, material or equipment shall either be identified as unsafe by tagging or locking the controls to render them inoperable or shall be physically removed from its place of operation.
(d) The employer shall permit only those employees being trained under the supervision of qualified persons, or operators qualified by training or experience to operate equipment and machinery.
(1) The employer shall be responsible for the education and training of his employees in the recognition, avoidance and prevention of unsafe conditions in employments covered by these rules and regulations.
(2) The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any occupational hazards or other exposures to illness or injury.
(3) Employees required to handle or use poisons, corrosives, and other harmful substances shall be instructed regarding the safe handling and use, and be made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required.
(4) Employees required to handle or use flammable liquids, gases or other toxic materials shall be instructed in the safe handling and use of these materials, as prescribed in Subpart H and Z and other applicable subparts of these rules and regulations.
(5) All employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces shall be instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the necessary precautions to be taken and the use of protective and emergency equipment required. The employer shall comply with any specific regulations that apply to work in dangerous or potentially dangerous areas.
(a) Asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite dust. Section 1910.1001 or shall apply to the exposure of every employee to asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite dust in every employment and place of employment covered by 1910.16, in lieu of any different standard on exposure to asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite dust which would otherwise be applicable by virtue of any of these sections.
(b) Vinyl chloride. Section 1910.1017 shall apply to the exposure of every employee to vinyl chloride in every employment and place of employment covered by 1910.12 in lieu of any different standard on exposure to vinyl chloride which would otherwise be applicable by virtue of the rules and regulations for construction.
(c) Acrylonitrile. Section 1910.1045 shall apply to the exposure of every employee to acrylonitrile in every employment and place of employment covered by 1910.12 in lieu of any different standard on exposure to acrylonitrile which would otherwise be applicable by virtue of the rules and regulations for construction.
(d) [Reserved]
(e) Inorganic arsenic. Section 1910.1018 shall apply to the exposure of every employee to inorganic arsenic in every employment covered by 1910.12 in lieu of any different standard on exposure to inorganic arsenic which would otherwise be applicable by virtue of the rules and regulations for construction.
(f) [Reserved]
(g) Lead. Section 1910.1025 shall apply to the exposure of every employee to lead in every employment and place of employment, excluding construction, in lieu of any different standard on exposure to lead which would otherwise be applicable by virtue of the rules and regulations for construction.
(h) Ethylene oxide. Section 1910.1047 shall apply to the exposure of every employee to ethylene oxide in every employment and place of employment covered by 1910.12 in lieu of any different standard on expo- sure to ethylene oxide which would otherwise be applicable.
(i) 4,4'-Methylenedianiline (MDA). Section 1910.1050 shall apply to the exposure of every employee to MDA in every employment and place of employment, excluding construction, in lieu of any different standard on exposure to MDA which would otherwise be applicable by virtue of the rules and regulations for construction.
(j) Formaldehyde. Section 1910.1048 shall apply to the exposure of every employee to formaldehyde in every employment and place of employment covered by 1910.12 in lieu of any different standard on exposure to formaldehyde which would otherwise be applicable by virtue of the rules and regulations for construction.
(k) Cadmium. Section 1910.1027 shall apply to the exposure of every employee to cadmium in every employment and place of employment, excluding construction, in lieu of any different standard on exposures to cadmium that would otherwise be applicable by virtue of the rules and regulations for construction.
(m) Methylene Chloride (MC): Section 1910.1052 shall apply to the exposure of every employee to MC in every employment and place of employment covered by 1910.16 in lieu of any different standard on exposure to MC which would otherwise be applicable by virtue of that section when it is not present in sealed, intact containers.
[43 FR 28473, June 30, 1978, as amended at 43 FR 45809, Oct. 3, 1978; 43 FR 53007, Nov. 14, 1978; 44 FR 5447, Jan. 26, 1979; 46 FR 32022, June 19, 1981; 49 FR 25796, June 22, 1984; 50 FR 51173, Dec. 13, 1985; 51 FR 22733, June 20, 1986; 51 FR 37004, Oct. 17, 1986; 52 FR 34562, Sept. 11, 1987; 52 FR 46291, Dec. 4, 1987; 57 FR 35666, Aug. 10, 1992; 57 FR 42388, Sept. 14, 1992; 59 FR 40964, Aug. 10, 1994; 61 FR 56746, Nov. 4, 1996]