Bioterrorism

Standards

OSHA standards do not specifically address bioterrorism. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to bioterrorism.

OSHA Standards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
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1910 Subpart H - Hazardous Materials

1910.120, Hazardous waste operations and emergency response. The emergency response requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(q) apply to hazardous substance releases.

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Construction (29 CFR 1926)
Construction (29 CFR 1926)
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1926 Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls

1926.65, Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.

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State Plan Standards

There are 29 OSHA-approved State Plans operating state-wide occupational safety and health programs. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as OSHA's and may have different or more stringent requirements.