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Brand new 2005 Edition This single desktop reference provides the full text of OSHA construction industry standards (29 CFR 1926), PLUS cross-referenced general industry standards (29 CFR 1910) wherever applicable, with up-to-date coverage of the complete standards and all amendments through January 2005. For your convenience, the complete text of each general industry section/appendix immediately follows each cross-reference. Also includes: §1903 regulations on inspections, citations, and proposed penalties; Revised §1904 regulations covering recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses; §5(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the "General Duty" clause); §1990 carcinogen policy and model standards; and §1926.750 Steel Erection Standard (based on final rule 66 CFR 5196). Excerpts from §1990: Throughout the construction standards, there are cross-references to corresponding sections of Part 1910 - the general industry standards. For your convenience, the editors of this book have inserted the complete text of each general industry section/appendix immediately following each cross-reference. All incorporated general industry sections have a green background to differentiate them from the construction industry text. A finding table for all Part 1910 excerpts follows the Table of Contents. Recent amendments: Respiratory Protection Standard additions. OSHA has added a quantitative fit testing methodology known as a controlled negative pressure REDON fit testing protocol to Appendix A of the Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. The changes are effective September 3, 2004. Sarbanes-Oxley Employee Protections. A new rule published at 29 CFR 1980 contains procedures for handling discrimination complaints made to OSHA.