Title 29, LaborRelease 119-102
§654 Duties of Employers and Employees
Title 29 › CHAPTER 15 — OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH › § 654
Summary
Employers must give every employee safe work and a safe workplace, free of known hazards that can cause death or serious injury, and must follow the safety standards made under this law. Employees must follow those standards and any related rules that apply to their work.
Full Legal Text
Title 29, §654
Labor, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)Each employer—
(1)shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;
(2)shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this chapter.
(b)Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this chapter which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.
Reference
Citations & Metadata
Citation
29 U.S.C. § 654
Title 29, Labor
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102