Q: What is the OSHA standard on accessibility to written programs?
A: OSHA has a number of standards that require the written programs to be accessible to all employees on site. A few examples of these are 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) and 1910.1030(c)(1)(iii) (bloodborne pathogens) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) and 1910.1200(e)(4) (hazard communication). Where the standard requires that the written program must be made available to employees, the employer must ensure that employees know how to access the document and that there are no barriers to employee access.
