Ch. 2: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry Employment in the Public Sector

Summary: The purpose of this Chapter is to incorporate by reference rules governing Occupational Safety and Health in general industry employment as promulgated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration at 29 CFR Part 1910 as most recently amended as of February 13, 2026.

1. Incorporation by Reference

The State Board of Occupational Safety and Health adopts the General Industry Standards for Occupational Safety and Health as promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration as Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910, revised as of February 13, 2026.

2. Special Rule (SMR) ME 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection amendments

The attached amendments to 1910.134 adopted to become effective in two stages. for written program completion; for full implementation.

AMENDMENTS TO

29 CFR 1910.134

ADOPTED

A) Periodic medical evaluations will be conducted as follows: The medical evaluation will include questions 1-15, Part A section 2 in Appendix C. Any “yes” answers to these questions require a medical follow-up. Part “B” of the medical questionnaire is optional at the discretion of the PLHCP.

B) Periodic medical evaluation shall be administered according to the following schedule:

Employees: Up through 35 years of age - at least every 5 years

36 to 40 years of age - at least every 2 years

Over 40 years old - at least annually