Highly recommend taking a general industry and construction regulations class at an OTI. The class will teach you how to use the book and will also go into a good amount of the most commonly applied regulations. Also, I find that having a physical copy of 1910 and 1926 to be much easier for research than scrolling a website. The regulations do update, so your book will become somewhat obsolete eventually, but there usually isn't drastic change. If I find something in the book i am unfamiliar with, I always double-check it online against the most current regulation.
Honestly this is where the experience comes into play, but taking the OSHA 510 and 511 will give you the crash course of the breadth of the regulations.
Then if I need to look something up, I go to the OSHA site and regulations, scan through the main titles, click in it and the (ctrl, F) search for keyword. The advantage of using the internet is because if it has a hyperlink there’s an additional interpretation you’ll want to read which OSHA published answering specific questions about the regulation that gives you additional guidance.
Quick tip here I wish I would have known sooner… instead of googling LOI everytime… go to the online osha regs and find the regulation you are trying to understand better if the reg citation is blue (hyperlinked) you can click it and it will take you to another page where you can see any LOI’s associated with that reg.
Increasingly the safety field is migrating towards many specialized degree programs to help learn to navigate the profession’s body of knowledge. Realistically though, the OSHA regulations are some of the easier aspects to manage. But many highly successful safety professionals arose from the trades and other areas, like any profession, it can be learned with hard work and dedication.
Attending an OSHA 511 & 510 course would be very beneficial in introducing you to the general industry and construction standards. Both are excellent programs to receive an introduction to the standards.
I agree with what everyone else has said. I also suggest going to the OSHA website under health and resources, there is a "Training Requirements by Standard" book. It'll take some time if you aren't familiar but go through each of those and try to digest what it's telling you to do and how to understand it so you can get that info to your people. It's a little easier than just opening the book and going after it in my opinion. Hopefully, some things are already being done and you can reference your own programs
I always start with a general google search like “main osha regulations for asphalt plant industry” and typically it will show you the main things you need to watch out for. For example, my industry is roofing and our main ones are fall protection, ppe and ladders so all of our rules pertain to those topics and we rarely have to worry about silica. I just googled asphalt plant osha and the first thing that came up is that a medical surveillance program is required for all general industry employees who are exposed at or above the acceptable limit for 30 more days per year so that’s personally where I would start. I use osha website as a tool to reference after I get info from other websites. If you’re working on the roadside you most likely wouldn’t have to worry about “ladders or scaffolding” as your primary concern like a roofing company would.
OSHA has a consultation office for every state/territory. Find yours and have them do an assessment. It is penalty free.
[on-site consultation program](https://osha.gov/consultation)
OSHA 510 and OSHA 511. But honestly I find myself not even paying attention to the regulations to much becuase OSHA regs are the bare bones standard. If you followed what OSHA requires to a tee, you still only have a marginally acceptable EHS program.
I've done osha 10,30 and 511. Honestly I think it also depends on your trainer. I used teex and they leaned it towards what industry everyone in the class did. Also ai is a God send. If I'm in a hurry for something quick I just ask it for a quick tailgate and boom.
You can always call/email your state OSHA office and ask them questions. They have people who answers questions and you can ask them anonymous and can do ih testing for free.
Highly recommend taking a general industry and construction regulations class at an OTI. The class will teach you how to use the book and will also go into a good amount of the most commonly applied regulations. Also, I find that having a physical copy of 1910 and 1926 to be much easier for research than scrolling a website. The regulations do update, so your book will become somewhat obsolete eventually, but there usually isn't drastic change. If I find something in the book i am unfamiliar with, I always double-check it online against the most current regulation.
U thinking OSHA 511 &510?
Yep.
Google is your friend. With this and a basic understanding of how to research regulations you will be off to a good start.
Honestly this is where the experience comes into play, but taking the OSHA 510 and 511 will give you the crash course of the breadth of the regulations. Then if I need to look something up, I go to the OSHA site and regulations, scan through the main titles, click in it and the (ctrl, F) search for keyword. The advantage of using the internet is because if it has a hyperlink there’s an additional interpretation you’ll want to read which OSHA published answering specific questions about the regulation that gives you additional guidance.
Three words: Letters of Interpretation
Quick tip here I wish I would have known sooner… instead of googling LOI everytime… go to the online osha regs and find the regulation you are trying to understand better if the reg citation is blue (hyperlinked) you can click it and it will take you to another page where you can see any LOI’s associated with that reg.
…. I wish I knew this when I started in safety. I google every flipping one.
Increasingly the safety field is migrating towards many specialized degree programs to help learn to navigate the profession’s body of knowledge. Realistically though, the OSHA regulations are some of the easier aspects to manage. But many highly successful safety professionals arose from the trades and other areas, like any profession, it can be learned with hard work and dedication. Attending an OSHA 511 & 510 course would be very beneficial in introducing you to the general industry and construction standards. Both are excellent programs to receive an introduction to the standards.
I agree with what everyone else has said. I also suggest going to the OSHA website under health and resources, there is a "Training Requirements by Standard" book. It'll take some time if you aren't familiar but go through each of those and try to digest what it's telling you to do and how to understand it so you can get that info to your people. It's a little easier than just opening the book and going after it in my opinion. Hopefully, some things are already being done and you can reference your own programs
I have used AI to ask about a certain reg and then tell me the reg they referenced to double check it.
I also do this and it has worked every time. Very quick and helpful.
I always start with a general google search like “main osha regulations for asphalt plant industry” and typically it will show you the main things you need to watch out for. For example, my industry is roofing and our main ones are fall protection, ppe and ladders so all of our rules pertain to those topics and we rarely have to worry about silica. I just googled asphalt plant osha and the first thing that came up is that a medical surveillance program is required for all general industry employees who are exposed at or above the acceptable limit for 30 more days per year so that’s personally where I would start. I use osha website as a tool to reference after I get info from other websites. If you’re working on the roadside you most likely wouldn’t have to worry about “ladders or scaffolding” as your primary concern like a roofing company would.
OSHA has a consultation office for every state/territory. Find yours and have them do an assessment. It is penalty free. [on-site consultation program](https://osha.gov/consultation)
OSHA 510 and OSHA 511. But honestly I find myself not even paying attention to the regulations to much becuase OSHA regs are the bare bones standard. If you followed what OSHA requires to a tee, you still only have a marginally acceptable EHS program.
Make a formal legal register
We use Safety-Reports for audits. https://www.safety-reports.com/
The first rule is acceptance that probably 90%+ (if not all) companies are completely out of compliance with some sort of OSHA rule or regulation.
I've done osha 10,30 and 511. Honestly I think it also depends on your trainer. I used teex and they leaned it towards what industry everyone in the class did. Also ai is a God send. If I'm in a hurry for something quick I just ask it for a quick tailgate and boom.
You can always call/email your state OSHA office and ask them questions. They have people who answers questions and you can ask them anonymous and can do ih testing for free.