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OSHA Standards and
Workplace Hazards |
Variances
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Some employers may not be able
to comply fully with a new safety and health standard in the time provided
due to shortages of personnel, materials, or equipment. In situations like
these, employers may apply to OSHA for a temporary variance form the
standard.
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In other cases, employers may be
using methods or equipment that differ from those prescribed by OSHA, but
which the employer believes are equal to or better than OSHA's requirements,
and would qualify for consideration as a permanent variance.
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The employer must certify that
workers have been informed of the variance application, that a copy has been
given to the employee's representative, and that a summary of the
application has been posted wherever notices are normally posted in the
workplace.
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Employees must also be informed
that they have the right to request a hearing on the application.
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