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The Definition of General Duty Clause

General Duty Clause ‍is an OSHA regulation requiring employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm.

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Real-world example

Definition of General Duty Clause

‍An OSHA regulation requiring employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm.

Example of General Duty Clause

‍An employer is cited for not addressing a known fall hazard, even though no specific OSHA standard covers that exact situation.

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