Does the military have to abide by OSHA?

OSHA does not cover the health and safety of uniformed personnel working on uniquely military operations and activities; however, OSHA’s regulations do apply when military activities are not uniquely military.

What does the OSHA poster say?

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Why is the military exempt from OSHA?

However, military operations, equipment and systems are excluded from OSHA regulations when military activities relate to the design of DoD equipment and systems that are to be used for national defense, such as military aircraft, missiles, artillery, tanks and tactical vehicles.

Which document applies OSHA requirements to the military?

Requirements to enter into the Army Safety Program are found in Document EM 385-10.

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Do you have to have a health and safety policy?

The law says that every business must have a policy for managing health and safety. A health and safety policy sets out your general approach to health and safety. It explains how you, as an employer, will manage health and safety in your business.

Do OSHA rules apply to federal employees?

Federal Government Workers OSHA’s protection applies to all federal agencies. Section 19 of the OSH Act makes federal agency heads responsible for providing safe and healthful working conditions for their workers.

Does OSHA apply to federal agencies?

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