Chapter 437, Division 2, General Occupational Safety and Health Rules

Subdivisions of Division 2

Division 2 contains Oregon-initiated rules and rules adopted by reference from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). A description of rule structure is available. Oregon-initiated rules appear in italics.

Contact information

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Subdivision A, General

1910.1-1910.9 and 437-002-0005 to 437-002-0007

Administrative Order 3-2019

437-002-0005 Adopted by reference
1910.1 Purpose and Scope
1910.2 Definitions
437-002-0006 Additional General Oregon Definitions
1910.3 Petitions for the Issuance, Amendment, or Repeal of a Standard
1910.4 Amendments to This Part
1910.5 Applicability of Standards
1910.6 Incorporation by Reference
1910.7 Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
437-002-0007 Oregon Rule on Testing and Certification Program

Appendix A to 1910.7

1910.9 Compliance duties owed to each employee

Subdivision B, Adoption & Extension of Established Federal Standards

1910.11-1910.19

Administrative Order 6-1999

437-002-0010 Adoption by Reference
1910.11 Scope and Purpose
1910.12 Construction Work
1910.15 Shipyard Employment
1910.16 Long shoring And Marine Terminals
1910.17 Effective Dates
1910.18 Changes in Established Federal Standards
1910.19 Special Provisions For Air Contaminants

Subdivision C, Access to Employee Exposure & Medical Records

Now located in Subdivision Z - 1910.1020

Subdivision D, Walking-Working Surfaces

1910.21-1910.30 and 437-002-0020 to 0033

Administrative Order 2-2017

437-002-0020 Adoption by reference
1910.21 Scope and definitions
437-002-2021 Additional Oregon Definitions
1910.22 General Requirements
437-002-0022 Additional Oregon General Requirements
437-002-0032 Ramps and Runways
437-002-0033 Piers and Wharves
1910.23 Ladders
437-002-0026 Portable Ladders
1910.24 Step bolts and manhole steps
1910.25 Stairways
1910.26 Dock boards
1910.27 Scaffolds and rope descent systems
437-002-2027 Rope Descent & Rope Access Systems
1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection
1910.29 Fall protection systems and falling object protection - criteria and practices
1910.30 Training requirements
437-002-2031 Delayed Effective Dates for Walking-Working Surfaces

Subdivision E, Means of Egress

437-002-0040 to 0043

Administrative Order 12-2001

437-002-0040 Adoption by reference
437-002-0041 Exits and Exit Routes
437-002-0042 Emergency Action Plan
437-002-0043 Fire Prevention Plan

Subdivision F, Powered Platforms

1910.66-1910.68 and 437-002-0060 and 437-002-2022

Administrative Order 2-2017

437-002-0060 Adoption by reference
1910.66 Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance

Appendix A to 1910.66 - Guidelines (Advisory)
Appendix B to 1910.66 - Exhibits (Advisory)
Appendix D to 1910.66 - Existing Installations (Mandatory)

1910.67 Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms
437-002-2022 Additional Oregon Rules for Powered Platforms
1910.68 Man lifts

Subdivision G, Occupational Health & Environmental Control

1910.94-1910.98 and 437-002-0080 to 0095

Administrative Order 7-2013

437-002-0080 Adoption by reference
1910.94 and 437-002-0081 Ventilation
437-002-0081 Oregon Ventilation Regulations
1910.94 Ventilation
1910.95 and 437-002-0095 Occupational Noise Exposure and Audiometric Testing in Oregon
1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure
437-002-0095 Audiometric Testing in Oregon

Appendix A to 1910.95 Noise - Exposure Computation
Appendix B to 1910.95 - Methods for Estimating the Adequacy of Hearing Protector Attenuation
Appendix C to 1910.95 - Audiometric Measuring Instruments
Appendix D to 1910.95 - Audiometric Test Rooms
Appendix E to 1910.95 - Acoustic Calibration of Audiometers
Appendix G to 1910.95 - Monitoring Noise Levels
Appendix H to 1910.95 - Availability of Referenced Documents
Appendix I to 1910.95 - Definitions

1910.97 Nonionizing Radiation
1910.98 Effective Dates

Subdivision H, Hazardous Materials

(including Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response, PSM)

1910.101-1910.120 and 437-002-0100 to 0122

Administrative Order 3-2019

437-002-0100 Adoption by reference
437-002-2101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements)
437-002-2102 Acetylene
1910.103 Hydrogen
1910.104 Oxygen
1910.105 Nitrous Oxide
1910.106 Flammable liquids
437-002-0107 Spray finishing
437-002-0118 Oregon Rules for Reinforced Plastics Manufacturing
437-002-0109 Explosives and Blasting Agents
1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents
1910.110 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gasses
1910.111 Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia
1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals

Appendix A - List of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, Toxics and Reactives (Mandatory)
Appendix B - Block Flow Diagram and Simplified Process Flow Diagram (Nonmandatory)
Appendix C - Compliance Guidelines and Recommendations for Process Safety Management (Nonmandatory)
Appendix D- Sources of Further Information (Nonmandatory)

1910.120 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
437-002-0101 Oregon Start-up Date

Appendix A - Personal Protective Equipment Test Methods
Appendix B - General Description and Discussion of the Levels of Protection and Protective Gear
Appendix C - Compliance Guidelines
Appendix D- References
Appendix E - Training Curriculum Guidelines

437-002-0122 Dipping and coating

Appendix A - Criteria for Ventilation Consensus Standards (Nonmandatory)

Subdivision I, Personal Protective Equipment

437-002-0134, 437-002-0139, 437-002-1139, 1910.134, 1910.137, and 1019.140

Administrative Order 2-2023

437-002-0120 Adoption by reference
437-002-0134 Personal Protective Equipment
1910.134 Respiratory Protection

Appendix A - Fit Testing Procedures (Mandatory)
Appendix B-1 - User Seal Check Procedures (Mandatory)
Appendix B-2 - Respirator Cleaning Procedures (Mandatory)
Appendix C - Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (Mandatory)
Appendix D - Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard (Mandatory)

1910.137 Electrical Protective Equipment
1910.140 Personal Fall Protection Systems

Appendix C to Subpart I of Part 1910 - Personal Fall Protection Systems Non-mandatory Guidelines
Appendix D to Subpart I of Part 1910 – Test Methods and Procedures for Personal Fall Protection Systems Non-Mandatory Guidelines

437-002-0139 Working Underway on Water
437-002-1139 Working Over or In Water

Appendix A References for Further Information (Nonmandatory)
Appendix B Nonmandatory Compliance Guidelines for Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment Selection

Subdivision J, General Environmental Controls

(includes Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Heat Illness Prevention)

1910.141-1910.147 and 437-002-0140 to 0156

Administrative Order 1-2025

437-002-0140 Adoption by Reference
1910.141 Sanitation
437-002-0141 Additional Oregon Sanitation Requirements
1910.142 Temporary Labor Camps
437-002-0142 Labor Camps
437-002-0144 Additional Oregon Rules for General Environmental Controls
1910.144 Safety color code for marking physical hazards
1910.145 Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
437-002-0145 Additional Oregon Rules For Accident Prevention Signs And Tags

Appendix A to 1910.145(f) - Recommended Color Coding
Appendix B to 1910.145(f) - References for Further Information

437-002-0146 Confined Spaces

Non-Mandatory Appendix A - Part I: Evaluate the space to determine if you have a confined space
Non-Mandatory Appendix A - Part II: Determine if you have a permit-required confined space
Non-Mandatory Appendix B - Potential Confined Space Hazards
Non-Mandatory Appendix C - Sample Confined Space Entry Permit and Alternate Entry Form
Non-Mandatory Appendix D-Rescue Service Considerations

1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
437-002-0154 Individual Locks

Appendix A to 1910.147 - Typical Minimal Lockout Procedure
Oregon OSHA Nonmandatory Appendix to 1910.147 – Alternative Control of Hazardous Energy

437-002-0156 Heat Illness Prevention

Appendix A to 437-002-0156 - Mandatory Information for Heat Illness Prevention

Subdivision K, Medical & First Aid

437-002-0161

Administrative Order 1-2012

437-002-0161 Medical Services and First Aid
(1) Definitions
(2) First Aid Supplies
(3) Personnel
(4) Emergency Medical Plan
(5) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Facilities

Appendix A to 437-002-0161 First aid kits (Nonmandatory)

Subdivision L, Fire Protection

1910.155-1910.165 and 437-002-0180 to 0187

Administrative Order 2-2017

437-002-0180 Adoption by Reference
437-002-0182 Oregon Rules for Fire Fighters

Appendix A (Mandatory) - Minimum Requirements for Live Fire Training
Appendix B (Nonmandatory) - General Information and Recommendations

1910.155 Scope, Application and Definitions Applicable to This Subdivision
1910.156 Fire Brigades
437-002-0187 Portable Fire Extinguishers

Appendix A to 437-002-0187

1910.158 Standpipe and Hose Systems
1910.159 Automatic Sprinkler Systems
1910.160 Fixed Extinguishing Systems, General
1910.161 Fixed Extinguishing Systems, Dry Chemical
1910.162 Fixed Extinguishing Systems, Gaseous Agent
1910.163 Fixed Extinguishing Systems, Water Spray and Foam
1910.164 Fire Detection Systems
1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems

Appendix A to Subdivision L - Fire Protection
Appendix B to Subdivision L - National Consensus Standards
Appendix C to Subdivision L - Fire Protection References for Further Information
Appendix D to Subdivision L - Availability of Publications Incorporated by Reference in Section 1910.156, Fire Brigades
Appendix E to Subdivision L - Test Methods for Protective Clothing

Subdivision M, Compressed Gas & Compressed Air Equipment

1910.166-1910.169 and 437-002-0200 to 0210

Administrative Order 4-1997

437-002-0200 Adoption by Reference
1910.169 Air Receivers
437-002-0210 Additional Oregon Rules for Compressed Air and Compressed Gas Equipment

Subdivision N, Material Handling & Storage

(includes Commercial & Industrial Trucks)

1910.176-1910.184 and 437-002-0220 to 0235 and 473-002-2224 to 2226

Administrative Order 3-2019

437-002-0220 Adoption by Reference
1910.176 Handling Materials - General
437-002-0221 Additional Oregon Rules for Handling Materials
1910.177 Servicing Multi-piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels
437-002-2224 Vehicle Drivers and Riders
437-002-2225 Vehicles for Highway and Road Operations, Characteristics and Maintenance
437-002-2226 Vehicles for Use on Property Other Than Public Roads and Highways Operation, Characteristics and Maintenance
437-002-0223 Oregon Rules for Commercial and Industrial Vehicles
1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks
437-002-0227 Additional Oregon Rules For Powered Industrial Trucks
437-002-0228 Oregon General Requirements For Cranes
1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes
437-002-0229 Additional Oregon Rules For Overhead And Gantry Cranes
1910.180 Crawler Locomotive And Truck Cranes
437-002-0230 Additional Oregon Rules For Crawler, Locomotive And Truck Cranes
1910.181 Derricks
437-002-0232 Additional Oregon Rule For Derricks
437-002-0233 Oregon Rules For Hammerhead Cranes
1910.183 Helicopters
1910.184 Slings
437-002-0235 Additional Oregon Rule For Slings

Subdivision O, Machinery & Machine Guarding

1910.211-1910.219 and 437-002-0240 to 0256

Administrative Order 1-2014

437-002-0240 Adoption by Reference
1910.211 Definitions
437-002-0242 (1) Definition of Gate or Movable Barrier
1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines
437-002-0242 (2) Reciprocating Shear Lines
1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements
437-002-0242 (3) Saw Guard
437-002-0242 (4) Radial Saws
1910.214 Cooperage Machinery [Reserved]
1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
1910.216 Mills and Calenders in the Rubber and Plastics Industries
1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses
437-002-0242 (5) Use of Gloves

Appendix A to §1910.217 - Mandatory Requirements for Certification/Validation of Safety Systems for Presence Sensing Device Initiation of Mechanical Power Presses
Appendix B to §1910.217 - Nonmandatory Guidelines for Certification/Validation of Safety Systems for Presence Sensing Device Initiation of Mechanical Power Presses
Appendix C to §1910.217 - Mandatory Requirements for OSHA Recognition of Third-Party Validation Organizations for the PSDI Standard
Appendix D to §1910.217 - Nonmandatory Supplementary Information

1910.218 Forging Machines
1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
437-002-0256 Stationary Compactors, Self-Contained Compactors and Balers

Subdivision P, Hand & Portable Powered Tools & Other Hand-Held Equipment

1910.241-1910.244 and 437-002-0260 to 0268

Administrative Order 7-2008

437-002-0260 Adoption by Reference
1910.241 Definitions
437-002-0262 Additional Definitions in Oregon
1910.242 Hand And Portable Powered Tools And Equipment, General
437-002-0264 Additional General Requirements for Hand Tools
1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools
437-002-0266 Additional Oregon Rules for Guarding Portable Powered Tools
1910.244 Other Portable Tools and Equipment
437-002-0268 Oregon Rules for Hand-Powered Equipment

Subdivision Q, Welding, Cutting & Brazing

1910.251-1910.255 and 437-002-0280 to 0294

Administrative Order 6-2014

437-002-0280 Adoption by Reference
437-002-0299 Definitions
1910.252 General Requirements
437-002-0282 Job Planning and Layout
437-002-0285 Additional Special Precautions
437-002-0297 Oregon Requirements for Welding or Cutting Containers
437-002-0284 Additional Specifications for eye and Face Protection
437-002-0283 Additional Protective Clothing Requirements During Hot Work Activities
437-002-0279 Additional Oregon Confined Space RequirementsQ-17
437-002-0288 Additional General Health Protection
437-002-0281 Manganese
437-002-0298 Supplied Air Respiratory Equipment
437-002-0286 Flammable Preservative Coatings
437-002-0287 Toxic Preservative Coatings
437-002-2253 Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting
1910.254 Arc Welding And Cutting
1910.255 Resistance Welding

Subdivision R, Special Industries

(includes Grain Handling Facilities, Ornamental Tree & Shrub Services, Pulp--Paper & Paperboard Mills, Sawmills, Telecommunications)

1910.261 to 1910.272 and 437-002-0300 to 0316

Administrative Order 6-2017

437-002-0300 Adoption by Reference
437-002-0301 to 0311 Tree and shrub services
437-002-0301 Scope And Application
437-002-0302 Definitions
437-002-0303 Training and Work Planning
437-002-0304 First Aid Requirements
437-002-0305 Traffic Control
437-002-0306 Electrical Hazards
437-002-0307 Personal Protective Equipment
437-002-0308 Portable Power Tools
437-002-0309 Hand Tools
437-002-0310 Work Procedures
437-002-0311 Mobile Equipment
1910.261 and 437-002-0312 Pulp, paper & paperboard mills
1910.261 Pulp, paper & paperboard mills
437-002-0312 Oregon Rules For Pulp, Paper And Paperboard Mills

Appendix A
Appendix B

1910.262 Textiles
1910.263 Bakery equipment
1910.264 Laundry machinery & operations
1910.265 and 437-002-0313 Sawmills
1910.265 Sawmills
437-002-0313 Oregon Rules For Sawmills
437-002-0314 Veneer & plywood machinery
437-002-0315 Shake & shingle machinery
1910.266 Pulpwood Logging - In Oregon, Pulpwood Logging rules are provided in OAR 437, Division 7, Forest Activities
1910.267 Agricultural Operations (Reserved) In Oregon, Division 4, Agriculture, applies
1910.268 and 437-002-0316 Telecommunications
1910.268 Telecommunications
437-002-0316 Oregon Rules For Telecommunications
1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities

Appendix A to 1910.272
Appendix B to 1910.272
Appendix C to 1910.272

Subdivision RR, Electrical Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

437-002-2300 to 2324

Administrative Order 2-2017

437-002-2300 General
437-002-2301 Medical services and first aid
437-002-2302 Job briefing
437-002-2303 Hazardous energy control procedures
437-002-2304 Enclosed spaces
437-002-2305 Excavations
437-002-2306 Personal protective equipment
437-002-2307 Portable ladders and platforms
437-002-2308 Hand and portable power equipment
437-002-2309 Live-line tools
437-002-2310 Materials handling and storage
437-002-2311 Working on or near exposed energized parts
437-002-2312 Deenergizing lines and equipment for employee protection
437-002-2313 Grounding for the protection of employees
437-002-2314 Testing and test facilities
437-002-2315 Mechanical equipment
437-002-2316 Overhead lines
437-002-2317 Line-clearance tree trimming
437-002-2318 Communication facilities
437-002-2319 Underground electrical installations
437-002-2320 Substations
437-002-2321 Power generation installations
437-002-2322 Special conditions
437-002-2323 Helicopters
437-002-2324 Definitions
Appendix A to Subdivision RR - Flow Charts
Appendix B to Subdivision RR - Working on Exposed Energized Parts
Appendix C to Subdivision RR - Protection from Step and Touch Potentials
Appendix D to Subdivision RR - Methods of Inspecting and Testing Wood Poles
Appendix E to Subdivision RR - Protection from Flames and Electric Arcs
Appendix F to Subdivision RR - Work-Positioning Equipment Inspection Guidelines
Appendix G to Subdivision RR - Reference Documents

Subdivision S, Electrical

1910.301-1910.399 and 437-002-0320 and 437-002-0047

Administrative Order 3-2015

437-002-0320 Adoption by Reference
1910.301 Introduction
1910.302 Electric Utilization Systems
1910.303 General Requirements
1910.304 Wiring Design and Protection
1910.305 Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment for General Use
1910.306 Specific Purpose Equipment And Installations
1910.307 Hazardous (Classified) Locations
1910.308 Special Systems
1910.331 Scope
1910.332 Training
1910.333 Selection And Use of Work Practices
437-002-0047 Working Near Overhead High Voltage Lines and Equipment
1910.334 Use of Equipment
1910.335 Safeguards For Personnel Protection
1910.399 Definitions Applicable to This Subpart
Appendix A to Subdivision S - Reference for Further Information

Subdivision T, Commercial Diving Operations

1910.401-1910.440 and 437-002-0340 to 0355

Administrative Order 1-2012

437-002-0320 Adoption by Reference
437-002-0340 Adoption by Reference
1910.401 Scope and Application
1910.402 Definitions
437-002-0342 Additional Oregon Definition
1910.410 Qualifications of Dive Team
1910.420 Safe Practices Manual
1910.421 Pre-Dive Procedures
437-002-0345 Inland Emergency Aid
1910.422 Procedures During Dive
1910.423 Post - Dive Procedures
1910.424 Scuba Diving
1910.425 Surface-Supplied Air Diving
1910.426 Mixed-Gas Diving
1910.427 Liveboating
1910.430 Equipment
437-002-0355 Air Supply Systems (Compressed Gases and Air)
1910.440 Recordkeeping Requirements
Appendix A to Subdivision T - Examples of Conditions Which May Restrict or Limit Exposure to Hyperbaric Conditions
Appendix B to Subdivision T - Guidelines for Scientific Diving
Appendix C to Subdivision T - Alternative Conditions under §1910.401(a)(3) for Recreational Diving Instructors and Diving Guides (Mandatory)

Subdivision Z, Toxic & Hazardous Substances

1910.1001-1910.1450 and 437-002-0170 to 2045

Administrative Order 11-2021

437-002-0170 Worker Protection Standard (AO 1-2017)
437-002-0382 Oregon Rules for Air Contaminants (AO 11-2021)
1910.1001 Asbestos (AO 5-2012)
437-002-0368 Deterioration (AO 1-2005)
437-002-1001 Asbestos Respiratory Protection Program (AO 5-2011)
1910.1002 Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (AO 12-1993)
1910.1003 13 Carcinogens (AO 5-2012)
437-002-0364 MOCA (AO 5-2012)
1910.1017 Vinyl Chloride (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1017 Vinyl Chloride Respiratory Protection Program (AO 3-2019)
1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1018 Inorganic Arsenic Respiratory Protection Program (AO 3-2019)
1910.1020 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records (AO 4-2011)
1910.1025 Lead (AO 3-2019)
437-002-0371 Scope and Application (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1025 Lead Respiratory Protection Program (AO 5-2011)
1910.1026 Chromium (VI) (AO 3-2019)
1910.1027 Cadmium (AO 5-2012)
437-002-1028 Cadmium Respiratory Protection Program (AO 5-2011)
1910.1028 Benzene (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1028 Benzene Respiratory Protection Program (AO 3-2019)
1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1029 Coke Oven Emissions Respiratory Protection Program (AO 3-2019)
1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1030 Additional Oregon Rules for Bloodborne Pathogens (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1035 Oregon Rule for Sharps Injury Log (AO 10-2001)
1910.1043 Cotton Dust (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1043 Cotton Dust Respiratory Protection Program (AO 3-2019)
1910.1044 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1044 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane Respiratory Protection Program (AO 3-2019)
1910.1045 Acrylonitrile (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1045 Acrylonitrile Respiratory Protection Program (AO 3-2019)
437-002-0373 Oregon Rules for Thiram (AO 1-2012)
1910.1047 Ethylene Oxide (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1047 Ethylene Oxide Respiratory Protection Program (AO 3-2019)
1910.1048 Formaldehyde AO (3-2019)
437-002-1048 Formaldehyde Respiratory Protection Program (AO 3-2019)
1910.1050 Methylenedianiline (MDA) (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1050 Methylenedianiline Respiratory Protection Program(MDA) (AO 3-2019)
1910.1051 1,3-Butadiene (AO 4-2013)
437-002-1051 1,3-Butadiene Respiratory Protection Program (AO 5-2011)
1910.1052 Methylene Chloride (AO 4-2013)
437-002-1052 Methylene Chloride Respiratory Protection Program (AO 5-2011)
1910.1096 Ionizing Radiation (AO 4-1997)PDF
1910.1200 Hazard Communication (AO 4-2013)
437-002-0377 Additional Oregon Rules for Hazard Communication (AO 5-2012)
1910.1201 Retention of DOT Markings, Placards and Labels (AO 1-1995)
437-002-0378 Pipe Labeling (AO 5-2012)
1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Labs (AO 3-2013)
437-002-0391 Oregon Rules for Carcinogens In Labs (AO 5-2012)
437-002-1053 - 437-002-1065 Silica (AO 3-2019)
437-002-1081 Protection from Wildfire Smoke
437-002-2024 - 437-002-2045 Beryllium (AO 3-2019)