OSHA General Duty Clause

The OSHA General Duty Clause is a part of the Occupational Safety and Health Act that requires employers to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. Specifically, it mandates that employers must remove or address recognized hazards that could cause harm. If a workplace is unsafe and the employer fails to act, they can be held responsible for violations. This clause emphasizes that while specific regulations exist, employers have a basic obligation to protect workers from known dangers that could lead to injury or illness.