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OSHA 1983SubpartA

Retaliation complaint procedures

Subpart A

8 Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Under Part 1983, what does Subpart A cover?

Subpart A covers the procedures for handling retaliation complaints, including complaints, investigations, findings, and preliminary orders under the Part 1983 framework. See Part 1983 (Subpart A) for the official listing and titles.

What is the full title of Part 1983?

The full title of Part 1983 is “Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Section 219 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.” You can view the Part 1983 title at Part 1983 on OSHA.gov.

Under 1983 Subpart A, what is the Subpart Title I should reference in documents?

The Subpart Title to reference is “Complaints, Investigations, Findings and Preliminary Orders.” Reference the Subpart Title directly from Part 1983 (Subpart A) when preparing reports or citations.

Where can I find the official government source for the regulatory text of Part 1983?

The official regulatory text for Part 1983 is available through the government publication source linked from the standard; consult Part 1983 on OSHA.gov for the OSHA-hosted entry and follow the GPO/e-CFR links provided there for the official electronic Code of Federal Regulations citation.

How should I cite the standard number when documenting a retaliation-procedure reference?

Cite the regulation by its part and subpart, for example: Part 1983, Subpart A — Complaints, Investigations, Findings and Preliminary Orders. Use the OSHA reference Part 1983 as the authoritative link in your documentation.

Does Subpart A of Part 1983 include preliminary orders as part of its scope?

Yes. Subpart A explicitly includes preliminary orders within its scope as part of the procedures for complaints and findings. Confirm that language in the Subpart at Part 1983 (Subpart A).

If I need to explain to a coworker what Part 1983 covers in one sentence, what should I say?

Part 1983 sets out the procedures for handling retaliation complaints under Section 219, specifically covering complaints, investigations, findings, and preliminary orders. See the official entry at Part 1983 for the formal language.

Is the Subpart designation for this part shown on the OSHA webpage, and how is it labeled?

Yes. On the OSHA regulatory listing the Subpart is shown as “1983 Subpart A” with the title “Complaints, Investigations, Findings and Preliminary Orders.” The OSHA listing is available at Part 1983.