Federal OSHA
Federal OSHA Compliance Consulting
From 29 CFR 1910 General Industry to 1926 Construction, PSM, and recordkeeping — Citadel EHS supports U.S. employers across the full federal OSHA rule set, in both federal-plan and state-plan jurisdictions.
Standards we work with
Federal OSHA standards are organized by industry sector (general, construction, agriculture, maritime) and by topic (PSM, recordkeeping). Our consultants are credentialed across the entire framework.
29 CFR 1910
General Industry
The backbone of federal OSHA, covering most manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and office environments. We support compliance with HazCom 2012 (1910.1200), Respiratory Protection (1910.134), Lockout/Tagout (1910.147), Permit-Required Confined Spaces (1910.146), Bloodborne Pathogens (1910.1030), and PSM (1910.119) among others.
29 CFR 1926
Construction
Construction-specific standards including fall protection (Subpart M), excavations (Subpart P), scaffolds (Subpart L), cranes and derricks (Subpart CC), and the construction silica standard (1926.1153). Common scope for general contractors, subcontractors, and owner-operators on capital projects.
29 CFR 1928
Agriculture
Agricultural operations standards including field sanitation, slow-moving vehicles, and roll-over protection. Limited federal applicability for small farms; intersects with state agriculture rules.
29 CFR 1915–1919
Maritime
Shipyard, marine terminals, longshoring, and gear certification. We support port operators, shipyard contractors, and maritime service providers, particularly out of our Long Beach and Seattle offices.
29 CFR 1904
Recordkeeping
Injury and illness recordkeeping including the OSHA 300 log, 301 incident reports, 300A annual summary, and electronic submission to OSHA ITA for covered establishments under the 2024 final rule.
29 CFR 1910.119
Process Safety Management
PSM for highly hazardous chemicals at refineries, petrochemical facilities, and other covered process operations. Includes PHA/HazOp facilitation, mechanical integrity programs, MOC, and pre-startup safety review.
Current federal OSHA enforcement priorities
Knowing what federal OSHA is currently inspecting matters as much as the standards themselves. Our team tracks active National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) and enforcement memos.
Heat illness prevention (NEP)
Federal OSHA's National Emphasis Program on heat hazards is active and frequently inspected. We build site-specific heat illness prevention programs aligned with the NEP and OSHA's letters of interpretation.
Silica
Respirable crystalline silica (1910.1053, 1926.1153) is a persistent enforcement priority. Engineering controls, exposure assessment, medical surveillance, and written exposure control plans are all in scope.
Combustible dust
Combustible dust is enforced under the general duty clause and NFPA standards. We conduct dust hazard analyses (DHA) and align internal programs with NFPA 652/660 and OSHA expectations.
Workplace violence in healthcare
OSHA's healthcare-focused workplace violence enforcement continues. For multi-state healthcare systems, we harmonize federal expectations with state-specific rules like Cal/OSHA's healthcare WPV standard.
Federal OSHA services we provide
Federal OSHA FAQs
Does federal OSHA apply to my workplace?
It depends on the state. Federal OSHA directly enforces in 21 states and most U.S. territories. The other 29 states operate state-plan OSHA programs (like Cal/OSHA, WA DOSH, Oregon OSHA, NC OSH) that must be at least as protective as federal but are often stricter in specific areas. We can map every facility in your portfolio to its governing program.
What is OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping (Form 300A) and who needs to submit?
Under the 2024 final rule, establishments with 100 or more employees in designated high-hazard industries must electronically submit OSHA Form 300A annually, plus the 300 log and 301 incident reports. Smaller establishments (20–249 employees in certain industries) still submit only 300A. We can run a coverage analysis and handle ITA submission on your behalf.
When does Process Safety Management (PSM, 1910.119) apply?
PSM applies when a process handles a threshold quantity of one of the 139 highly hazardous chemicals listed in Appendix A or 10,000 pounds of a flammable liquid or gas. Common covered industries include refining, petrochemicals, ammonia refrigeration, chlor-alkali, and certain pharmaceutical and food processing. Our consultants lead PHAs, MOCs, mechanical integrity programs, and pre-startup safety reviews.
How should I prepare for an OSHA inspection?
Preparation starts before any visit. Maintain current written programs and training records, conduct internal audits, run inspection drills, and designate a single point of contact for any future inspection. When an inspection occurs, you have rights and obligations that should be exercised carefully — we provide on-call inspection response support across all 50 states.
What's the difference between OSHA's General Duty Clause and a specific standard?
Specific OSHA standards (e.g. 1910.134 respiratory protection) prescribe exactly what employers must do. The General Duty Clause — Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act — applies when no specific standard exists but a recognized hazard is present and feasible abatement is possible. OSHA increasingly uses the General Duty Clause for emerging hazards like heat, ergonomics, and combustible dust pending specific rulemaking.
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From program development to inspection response, our consultants support federal OSHA compliance across all U.S. operations.