6741 Ch 2 Overview

1. Occupational Safety and Health
for Emergency Services
Fourth Edition
Chapter 2 — Review of Safety-Related Regulations and Standards

2. Overview/Introduction
‣ This chapter discusses the federal regulations, NFPA standards,
and other regulations and standards impacting emergency
responder safety and health.

3. ‣ Upon successful completion of this lesson, the student shall be
able to
‣ Discuss the difference between regulations and standards.
‣ Discuss the concept of standard of care.
‣ List and discuss federal regulations that have an impact on
emergency responder safety and health programs.
‣ Describe the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s
General Duty Clause.
‣ List and discuss the major National Fire Protection Association
standards that have an impact on emergency responder
occupational safety and health programs.
‣ Discuss the role of related regulations and standards and their
safety and health implications.
Learning Objectives

4. Section Slides
I. Introduction 4
II. Regulations Versus Standards 5-6
III. Standard of Care 7
IV. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Regulations
8-15
V. NFPA Standards 16-22
VI. Other Related Standards and Regulations 23-28
Chapter Content