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What is the definition of experimental variance?

A limited exception to the rule or a temporary deviation from the standard for the purposes of testing alternative methods of compliance.

Learn more about experimental variance in the class "Intro to OSHA 100" below.

Intro to OSHA 100

Safety Department

Class Information

Tooling U classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
The typical class consists of 12 to 25 lessons and typically requires at least two hours of instruction time.

Class Name	Intro to OSHA 100
Description	This class will cover the goals and purposes of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, including its standards, programs, and interactions with employers and employees.
Prerequisites	none
Difficulty	Beginner
Number of Lessons	18

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Class Outline

Class Objectives

Objectives

What Is OSHA?

History and Statistics

OSHA Coverage

OSHA Standards

Hazards and Priorities

Compliance

Onsite Inspections: Steps

Onsite Inspections: Employee Involvement

Employer Responsibilities

Employer Rights

Employee Responsibilities

Employee Rights

Variances

Recordkeeping and Reporting

Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

Education and Training

Summary

Describe the purpose of OSHA.

Describe factors leading to the establishment of OSHA.

Identify categories of employees who are not covered by OSHA.

Describe how OSHA standards are created and communicated.

Describe OSHA's general duty clause.

Identify specific workplace hazards addressed by OSHA.

Describe OSHA's compliance program.

List the four steps to OSHA's onsite inspection process.

Describe how employees are represented during an onsite inspection.

Identify employer responsibilities under OSHA.

Identify employer rights under OSHA.

Identify employee responsibilities under OSHA.

Identify employee rights under OSHA.

List the types of variances employers may request from OSHA.

Describe OSHA record keeping and reporting requirements for employers.

Define work-related injuries and illnesses.

Describe sources for OSHA-approved training.

Class Vocabulary

Term	Definition
*Federal Register*	The official daily publication for rules, proposals, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as presidential executive orders.
Clean Air Act	A set of laws passed in the 1970s to regulate air pollution in the U.S.
compliance officer	The OSHA representative who enforces OSHA standards through inspection and investigation.
compliance program	The program through which OSHA enforces its standards. Inspection is at the center of the compliance program.
Department of Labor	A U.S. cabinet department formed to foster, promote, and develop workers' welfare, to improve working conditions, and to promote opportunities for profitable employment. The Secretary of Labor is the head of the department.
employee	An individual who works under the direction of an employer.
employer	A person, firm, corporation, contractor, or other association or organization that employs individuals for payment.
ergonomics	The study of designing devices and arranging workspaces to decrease operator discomfort or fatigue and increase productivity.
establishment	A single physical location where business is conducted or where services are performed.
experimental variance	A limited exception to the rule or a temporary deviation from the standard for the purposes of testing alternative methods of compliance.
general duty clause	A statement within the OSH Act providing a requirement that employers furnish employment and places of employment which are free from recognized hazards to the health and safety of their employees. The clause covers situations for which there is no specific standard.
guideline	A recommendation to follow a particular practice or method. There are no real penalties for non-compliance with guidelines.
Health and Human Services	The U.S. government agency charged with protecting the health of citizens.
machine guarding	A shield or device covering hazardous areas of a machine to prevent contact with body parts or to control hazards like chips and noise from exiting the machine.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health	The federal agency known by the acronym NIOSH that is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
OSH Act	The Occupational Safety and Health Act. The OSH Act of 1970 was passed to assure safe and healthful working conditions through standards, enforcement, research, information, education, and training.
OSHA	The Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA is a government agency under the U.S. Dept. of Labor that helps employers reduce injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the workplace.
OSHA Outreach Training Program	OSHA's primary system of training employees in the basics of occupational safety and health.
OSHA Training Institute	OSHA's main training facility located near Chicago that offers high-level training to safety professionals in the public and private sector.
OSHA Training Institute Education Centers	Independently run, regional training centers that perform OSHA-approved safety training.
permanent variance	An exception to the rule or an allowed deviation from the standard that has a continuous duration.
personal protective equipment	Any of various safety equipment that workers wear or use to prevent injury in the workplace. Safety glasses are common personal protective equipment (PPE).
private-sector	Employers consisting of companies or businesses that are separate from the government.
public-sector	Employers consisting of departments and agencies of the government.
Secretary of Health and Human Services	The head of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Secretary of Labor	The head of the Department of Labor.
standard	An established policy on a particular practice or method. OSHA standards have the same power as law, and non-compliance can result in fines and other penalties.
temporary variance	An exception to the rule or an allowed deviation from the standard that has a limited duration.
Toxic Substances Control Act	A law that requires tests of chemicals that may harm human health or the environment, reviews of new chemical substances, limits on the availability of some existing chemicals, and standards on imports to ensure that imported chemicals comply with domestic rules.
variance	An exception to the rule or an allowed deviation from the standard.
whistleblower	An employee who reports or otherwise exposes possible wrongdoing at his or her workplace.

What is the definition of experimental variance?

A limited exception to the rule or a temporary deviation from the standard for the purposes of testing alternative methods of compliance.Learn more about experimental variance in the class "Intro to OSHA 100" below.

Intro to OSHA 100

Safety Department

A limited exception to the rule or a temporary deviation from the standard for the purposes of testing alternative methods of compliance.

Learn more about experimental variance in the class "Intro to OSHA 100" below.