What does GDC stand for?

General Duty Clause (OSHA)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

In provinces where no distinct legal duty to prevent workplace violence is set out in their occupational health and safety statutes, the duty falls under the general duty clause, which requires the employer to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.

Workplace Violence And Harassment Law: More Than Just Ontario's Bill ...

Among the violations most frequently cited include housekeeping, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and electrical and general duty clauses.

OSHA continues crackdown on combustible dust hazards

As a result, OSHA has issued Wal-Mart one serious citation under its general duty clause for exposing workers to the recognized hazard of being crushed by the crowd.

Wal-Mart Fined $7,000 for "Black Friday" Employee Death

OSHAs Involvement The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Acts General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a safe and healthful working environment for all workers covered by the OSH Act of 1970.

Protecting community workers against violence

Enforcement: Chao said OSHA would crack down on bad actors using the General Duty Clause and will focus on industries that have had serious ergonomics problems that were of the type legally pursued by OSHA and DOL in the past.

Ergonomics battle far from finished: Bush Administration opts for ...

OSHA officials note that a facility's failure to implement the guidelines does not violate the general duty clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Health care workers hit hard by violence; OSHA issues safety guide

Even if the ergonomics rule never materializes, ergonomics will continue to be a major productivity, health and safety issue, and violations are citable under the 1970 Occupational Safety & Health Act, General Duty Clause.

Standard or no, ergonomics remains an important issue

The general duty clause requires each employer to furnish to each employee a place of employment that is "free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

The OSHA man cometh