--- title: OSHA description: This sub-page outlines the definition of OSHA, as well as listing some of the OSHA regulations and OSHA Standards. --- [![mango_ecoonline](https://www.mangolive.com/hubfs/Mango%20Theme%202024/mango_ecoonline.svg "mango_ecoonline")](https://www.mangolive.com/?hsLang=en) [![Client Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/308986/50884387-f40d-4aa4-83e1-6f160fd3eedc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/308986/50884387-f40d-4aa4-83e1-6f160fd3eedc) QHSE Compliance Software Solutions Mango can be used to control and maintain all aspects of an organisation's QHSE compliance requirements. So whatever your needs - be they Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Management, Food Safety - or all four - Mango is the answer. QHSE Compliance Software Mango can be used to control and maintain all aspects of an organisation's QHSE compliance requirements. So whatever your needs - be they Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Management, Food Safety - or all four - Mango is the answer. QHSE Learning Centre Broaden your QHSE knowledge with resources for all skill levels. Whether you need the latest advanced tactics, a refresher on the basics, or to start from scratch, this is your home for QHSE knowledge. QHSE Clients Watch and listen to some Mango clients. They are just like you. Wrestling with QHSE compliance. They tell stories of before and after using Mango. They tell it like it is. # OSHA [Learn QHSE](https://www.mangolive.com/learn-qhse?hsLang=en) / [Health & Safety](https://www.mangolive.com/learn-qhse?hsLang=en#health-safety) / What is OSHA ## What is OSHA? OSHA is the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, and is responsible for protecting the safety and heath of workers in the United States. OSHA’s mission is to ensure that workers are operating in healthy and safe conditions. OSHA's mission is achieved by: - Setting standards - Enforcing standards - Training - Education - Assistance ## What are OSHA Standards? Employers must comply with the OSHA Standards. Employers must keep their workplace free of serious recognized hazards.  OSHA Standards are rules that were created to protect employees from hazards at work. Some States and Territories operate with [State Plans](https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/).  These are all OSHA approved.  If you are in these States you must comply with the State Plans.  These are in addition to the OSHA standards.  There are 22 State Plans that cover private, state and local government workers. There are 6 State Plans that cover only state and local government workers. The standards ensure organisations are providing effective protective equipment and training that will aim to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. The standards also require workplaces to keep track of all training records, as well as any recorded workplace injuries and illnesses. If you fail to meet these standards, this may result in a violation of OSHA. ## What are some common OSHA Standards? The most common standards include: - Fall protection, construction ([29 CFR 1926.501](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.501)) - Hazard communication standard, general industry ([29 CFR 1910.1200](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1200)) - Scaffolding, general requirements, construction ([29 CFR 1926.45](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.451)1) - Respiratory protection, general industry ([29 CFR 1910.134](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134)) - Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry ([29 CFR 1910.147](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.147)) - Ladders, construction ([29 CFR 1926.1053](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.1053)) - Powered industrial trucks, general industry ([29 CFR 1910.178](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.178)) - Fall Protection–Training Requirements ([29 CFR 1926.503](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.503)) - Machinery and Machine Guarding, general requirements ([29 CFR 1910.212](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.212)) - Eye and Face Protection ([29 CFR 1926.102](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.102)) #### Related Questions:  - [ Top 10 OSHA Violations ](https://www.mangolive.com/ohsa-violations-2018-top-10?hsLang=en) [![mango_ecoonline](https://www.mangolive.com/hubfs/Mango%20Theme%202024/mango_ecoonline.svg "mango_ecoonline")](https://www.mangolive.com/?hsLang=en) 2024 Copyright. All rights reserved. [Privacy policy](https://www.ecoonline.com/privacy-notice-ecoonline). - [**](https://www.facebook.com/Mango.Ltd) - [**](https://x.com/MangoLimited) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/company/mango-limited?trk=fc_badge) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/user/mangosoftware)