General requirements
29 CFR § 1910.132
29 CFR § 1910.132 is the federal OSHA standard governing general requirements, setting mandatory general industry employer duties that compliance officers verify during workplace inspections and enforce through citations and abatement orders under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Employers should document hazard assessments, training and inspections so each requirement can be demonstrated on request.
Statutory Comparison
| Requirement | Baseline Fed Code | State Rule | Enforced Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| General requirements | 29 CFR § 1910.132 (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I) | Not applicable: federal baseline. | See key audit items below and the full regulatory text. |
Key Audit Items
| Citation | Audit condition | Metric | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR § 1910.132(d)(1) | Workplace hazard assessment determines whether PPE is necessary | Assessment completed for each workplace | High |
| 29 CFR § 1910.132(d)(2) | Hazard assessment is certified in writing, identifying workplace, evaluator and date | Written certification on file | High |
| 29 CFR § 1910.132(f)(1) | Employees required to use PPE are trained on when, what, how to wear and its limitations | Training before PPE use | High |
| 29 CFR § 1910.132(h)(1) | Employer pays for required PPE, subject to listed exceptions | No employee cost for required PPE | Medium |
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Self-inspection workbook for 29 CFR § 1910.132 with Pass/Fail/N/A dropdowns and an automatic Audit Readiness Score.