OSHA COMPLIANCE - GENERAL INDUSTRY (29 CFR 1910)
OSHA Compliance for General Industry
We help US manufacturers, warehouses and industrial employers find and close gaps against OSHA's General Industry standards, then build the programs, records and audit routine that keep them closed.
- 25+ years
- Over 200 clients
- Serving employers nationwide
- US office in Coral Springs, FL
Who it's for
US manufacturers, fabricators, processing plants, and warehouses and distribution centers covered by 29 CFR 1910.
Employers in every US state, whether under federal OSHA or an OSHA-approved State Plan.
Companies with no full-time safety manager, or a stretched one.
Organizations working toward, or already certified to, ISO 45001 that want legal compliance built into their system.
Companies with sites in both the US and Canada.
This page focuses on General Industry (29 CFR 1910). If you run construction sites, contact us to discuss your needs.
Where general industry employers get cited most
Five of OSHA's ten most frequently cited standards in fiscal year 2026 apply to general industry. (source)
Hazard Communication 1910.1200
Written program, labels, safety data sheets and training. OSHA updated HazCom in 2024, with phased compliance dates (OSHA).
Lockout/Tagout 1910.147
Energy control program, machine-specific procedures and annual periodic inspections.
Respiratory Protection 1910.134
Written program, medical evaluation and annual fit testing.
Powered Industrial Trucks 1910.178
Forklift operator training, with each operator evaluated at least every three years.
Machine Guarding 1910.212
Guarding for points of operation, nip points and rotating parts.
OSHA FY2026 preliminary. Bar length shows each standard's relative number of violations. Source: osha.gov
Key 1910 program areas we review
Hazard Communication
1910.1200
Lockout/Tagout
1910.147
Machine Guarding
1910.212 + Subpart O
PPE Hazard Assessment and certification
1910.132
Respiratory Protection
1910.134
Powered Industrial Trucks / forklifts
1910.178
Walking-Working Surfaces
Subpart D
Electrical safety
Subpart S
Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans
1910.38 / 1910.39
Recordkeeping and reporting
Part 1904: 300, 300A, 301, electronic submission
Depending on your operations, other 1910 standards may also apply, such as confined spaces, noise and hearing conservation, or bloodborne pathogens.
How Paradygm helps
On-Site OSHA Gap Assessment
We walk your facility and review your programs, training records and injury logs against 29 CFR 1910. You get a prioritized findings report that cites the standard behind each gap.
Mock OSHA Inspection
An inspection-style visit modeled on how OSHA conducts one: opening meeting, walkaround, records request and closing summary, so your team knows what to expect and where to focus.
Written Safety Program Development
Site-specific written programs and procedures such as Hazard Communication, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, PPE hazard assessment and emergency action/fire prevention, written for your equipment and your people.
OSHA 300 Log and Recordkeeping Support
Help deciding which cases are recordable, keeping the 300 log and 301 reports, certifying and posting the 300A summary, and checking whether electronic submission applies to your establishment.
Help Responding to OSHA Citations
If you receive a citation, we help you understand each item, plan and document the abatement, and organize the records for your response.
ISO 45001 and Integrated Audits
We build OSHA requirements into your ISO 45001 evaluation of legal compliance and add OSHA checks to your integrated internal audit program.
Safety training: we offer safety training for your team on key General Industry topics.
Follow-up: corrective action follow-up visits may be quoted separately depending on scope.
Our process
Tell us about your site. Use the Request a Quote form to share your location(s), headcount, operations and any recent OSHA activity.
On-site assessment. Walkthrough, interviews, and a review of your programs and records at your facility.
Findings report. Gaps ranked by risk, each with its 1910 or 1904 reference and a recommended fix.
Close the gaps. Programs, procedures, training and records, done by your team, with our help, or both.
Keep it current. Build recurring requirements, such as annual lockout/tagout inspections and the yearly 300A posting, into your audit calendar or ISO 45001 system.
Every site is different. Use the Request a Quote form and we'll scope the work for your operation.
OSHA compliance vs. ISO 45001
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910 | ISO 45001 | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | US federal law, or an equivalent OSHA-approved State Plan | A voluntary international management-system standard |
| Who checks | OSHA compliance officers or State Plan inspectors | Accredited certification bodies |
| Certification? | No. OSHA doesn't certify companies | Yes, third-party certification is available |
| Focus | Specific hazard rules and records | A system to plan, control, check and improve OH&S, including legal compliance |
| How Paradygm helps | Gap assessments, mock inspections, written programs, recordkeeping and citation response support | Implementation, internal audits and certification readiness → ISO 45001 |
OSHA compliance FAQ
Can my company become "OSHA certified"?
No. OSHA sets and enforces workplace safety standards but doesn't certify companies. If you want independent certification that your safety management system works, look at ISO 45001 certification. See our ISO 45001 page.
Which OSHA standards apply to my business?
Most manufacturing, warehousing and industrial employers fall under the General Industry standards in 29 CFR 1910. Injury and illness recordkeeping is in 29 CFR 1904. Construction work falls under 29 CFR 1926. An assessment confirms which 1910 subparts apply to your operations.
What are the most common OSHA violations in general industry?
The general industry standards on OSHA's fiscal year 2026 Top 10 list were Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks and Machine Guarding (osha.gov).
Do you work in my state?
Yes. Paradygm serves employers nationwide, in both federal OSHA states and states that run their own OSHA-approved State Plans. State Plans must be at least as effective as federal OSHA and may have additional requirements (osha.gov/stateplans). We'll confirm which rules apply to each of your sites.
What written programs does OSHA require?
It depends on your hazards. Common examples in general industry include:
a written Hazard Communication program
lockout/tagout energy control procedures
a respiratory protection program (where respirators are required)
a certified PPE hazard assessment
emergency action and fire prevention plans (employers with 10 or fewer employees may communicate these orally)
Do I need to keep an OSHA 300 log?
Most employers with more than 10 employees must, unless their industry is partially exempt. The 300A summary must be certified and posted from February 1 to April 30, and some establishments must also submit data electronically. Every employer must report a work-related fatality within 8 hours, and an in-patient hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye within 24 hours (osha.gov/recordkeeping).
What changed in OSHA's Hazard Communication standard?
OSHA updated the Hazard Communication standard in 2024, keeping it aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), with phased compliance dates for chemical manufacturers and employers. Check OSHA's HazCom page for the current dates. We can review your written program, labels and training against the updated rule.
We received an OSHA citation. Can you help?
Yes. We can help you understand the cited items, plan and document the abatement, and organize the records you need for your response. We can't predict or promise any outcome.
Can OSHA compliance be part of our ISO 45001 system or internal audits?
Yes. ISO 45001 requires you to identify your legal requirements and evaluate your compliance with them, and OSHA 1910 and 1904 are core legal requirements for US sites. We can add OSHA checks to your integrated internal audits.
Know where you stand.
Tell us about your site and we'll scope an OSHA General Industry assessment for your operation.
Paradygm is an independent consulting firm, not affiliated with OSHA. Our services do not guarantee inspection outcomes.