OSH ACT AND OSHA STANDARDS

Standards - Standards Development

New standards are developed based upon need. OSHA can begin standards-setting procedures on its own initiative, or in response to petitions from other parties, including:

The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

State and local governments

Any nationally-recognized standards-producing organization

Employer or labor representatives

Any other interested person.

If OSHA determines that a specific standard is needed, it will direct an advisory committee to develop specific recommendations or accept the recommendations made by NIOSH.

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