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OSHA 1905SubpartA

General variance rules

Subpart A

15 Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Under Part 1905 what is the full official title of this OSHA part?

The full official title is "Rules of Practice for Variances Limitations Variations Tolerances and Exemptions Under the Williams Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970." This title is shown in the Part 1905 metadata and identifies the subject matter covered by the part; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 Subpart A what is the subpart title listed by OSHA?

The subpart title is "General." The online metadata for 1905 Subpart A labels this subpart as General; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 what types of actions or topics does this part cover according to its title?

Part 1905 covers variances, limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The part title lists these specific actions and administrative topics; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 what is the part number and how is it identified in OSHA's regulations?

The part number is 1905 and it is identified as Part 1905 in OSHA's regulations. The metadata available for the part shows "Part Number: 1905" and links to the standard listing; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 where can I find the official online source for the text of this part?

The official online source is the e-CFR (Government Publishing Office) version linked from OSHA's page for Part 1905. The metadata shows a GPO source link to e-CFR for the part; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 what federal law is referenced in the part title?

The part title references the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. That Act is explicitly named in the Part 1905 title, which frames the scope of variances and exemptions the part addresses; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 Subpart A what label does OSHA give to the 'Standard Number' field?

OSHA labels the field as "Standard Number: [ 1905 Subpart A ]." That notation appears in the part metadata to identify the specific regulatory grouping; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 how should I reference this part when citing OSHA in documents or reports?

You should reference it as Part 1905 or 1905 Subpart A (General) when citing this portion of OSHA regulations. The part metadata provides the formal identification and title to use in citations; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 Subpart A does the OSHA page indicate any specific letters of interpretation for this batch?

No specific letters of interpretation are shown in the provided metadata for 1905 Subpart A. The part metadata lists the GPO source and titles but does not include interpretation letters on the displayed page; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 what is the purpose of listing the GPO (e-CFR) source in the metadata?

The GPO (e-CFR) source is listed to point users to the official electronic Code of Federal Regulations text for the part. That link helps users access the authoritative regulatory text and any official formatting; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 Subpart A is the part title sufficient to know the subject matter covered, and how should I use that information?

Yes; the part title clearly identifies the subject matter—rules of practice for variances and related administrative actions under the OSHA Act—and you should use the title to determine whether the part likely contains the regulatory procedures you need. For the full text and details, consult the official e-CFR link shown in the part metadata; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 how does OSHA present the organizational metadata (part number, title, subpart) for this regulation?

OSHA presents organizational metadata by listing the part number (1905), the part title, the subpart (1905 Subpart A), and the subpart title (General) together at the top of the page. This structure helps users identify and navigate the regulation; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 what keywords should I use to search for this part on OSHA's website or in the e-CFR?

Use keywords such as "Part 1905," "variances," "limitations," "tolerances," "exemptions," and "Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970." Those terms come directly from the part title and will help locate this part in OSHA and e-CFR searches; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 Subpart A where can I find more detailed procedural text beyond the metadata summary?

You can find the detailed procedural text by following the e-CFR link provided in the part metadata to the Government Publishing Office's electronic Code of Federal Regulations. The metadata points to that source for the full regulatory text; see Part 1905 Subpart A.

Under 1905 what is the standard number link target provided by OSHA for this part?

The standard number link target provided is the OSHA regulations page for Part 1905, accessible as Part 1905 Subpart A. That link is the reference point shown in the part metadata.