CFR 143 - Abatement Verification

Reference 1903 - Abatement Verification. OSHA has added "Abatement" to the list of definitions included in the final regulation. Abatement is defined as "action by an employer to comply with a cited standard or regulation or to eliminate a recognized hazard identified by OSHA during an inspection." This definition makes clear that OSHA issues citations both for violations of particular standards and for violations of the General Duty Clause (Sec. 5(a)(1) of the Act, 29 USC 654(a)(1)), which requires employers to provide their employees with "employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm," and that the abatement procedures prescribed by this regulation apply to both types of violations.

OSHA has added "Abatement" to the list of definitions included in the final regulation. Abatement is defined as "action by an employer to comply with a cited standard or regulation or to eliminate a recognized hazard identified by OSHA during an inspection." This definition makes clear that OSHA issues citations both for violations of particular standards and for violations of the General Duty Clause (Sec. 5(a)(1) of the Act, 29 USC 654(a)(1)), which requires employers to provide their employees with "employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm," and that the abatement procedures prescribed by this regulation apply to both types of violations.

Also reference FOM Chapter 03 - Inspection Procedures. Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic pages.