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MOSH Instructions

Instructions issued in 2024

Instruction 24-1 - National Emphasis Program (NEP) - Respirable Crystalline Silica - 1/26/2024
Instruction 24-2 - Revised Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP) - 1/26/2024
Instruction 24-3 - National Emphasis Program on Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations - 1/26/2024
Instruction 24-4 - Adoption of OSHA Instruction CSP 02-00-005, Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual - 1/26/2024
Instruction 24-5 - Enforcement Policies and Procedures for MOSH’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) - 1/26/2024
Instruction 24-6 - Voluntary Protection Programs Policies and Procedures Manual - 1/26/2024
Instruction 24-7 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Falls in All Industries - 1/26/2024
Instruction 24-8 - Civil Penalty Adjustments - 7/1/2024

Instructions issued in 2023

Instruction 23-1 - Communicating with the Victim’s Family - 11/15/2022
Instruction 23-2 - Guidelines for Handling Discrimination Complaints - 1/19/2023 (Cancels MOSH Instruction 17-1 3/1/2017)
Instruction 23-3 - Site-Specific Targeting (SST) FFY2023 - 3/10/23
Instruction 23-4 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) for High Hazard Industries in Maryland - 3/10/23
Instruction 23-5 - Compliance Directive for Cranes and Derricks in Construction - 3/10/23
Instruction 23-6 - Compliance Directive for the Excavation Standard - 3/10/23
Instruction 23-7 - Instruction Procedures for Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards - 3/10/23
Instruction 23-8 - Civil Penalties for Citations Issued as Other-Than-Serious - 3/10/23
Instruction 23-9 - Implementation of Exemptions and Limitations Placed on MOSH Activities - 3/10/23

Instructions issued in 2022

Instruction 22-1 - Adoption of "OSHA Instruction CSP 02-00-004, Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual" - 03/14/2022 (Cancels MOSH Instruction 18-1 06/02/2018)

Instructions issued in 2021

Instruction 21-1 - COVID-19 Pandemic Field Enforcement Guidelines - 8/27/2021
Instruction 21-2 - COVID-19 ETS Inspection Procedures - 8/27/2021
Instruction 21-3 - COVID-19 NEP - 8/27/2021
Instruction 21-4 - Amputation NEP - 8/30/2021

Instructions issued in 2019

Instruction 19-1 - Local Emphasis Program for High Hazard Industries in Maryland - 2/12/2019
Instruction 19-2 - Guidance Concerning the Application of Current Enforcement Policy and Procedures for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Shipyard Employment. - 8/1/2019
Instruction 19-3 - Current Policy, Inspection Procedures, Information and Guidance to Ensure Uniform Enforcement of the 29 CFR Part 1915, Subpart B Standard - 8/1/2019
Instruction 19-4 - Guidance Concerning the Application of Occupational Safety and Health Standards in Shipyard Employment - 8/1/2019

Instructions issued in 2018

Instruction 18-1 - Adoption of OSHA Instruction CSP 02-00-003, Consultation Policies and Procedures - 06/12/2018 - Canceled by 22-1 "Adoption of 'OSHA Instruction CSP 02-00-004, Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual - 03/14/2022'"

Instructions issued in 2017

Instruction 17-1 - Guidelines for Handling Discrimination Complaints - 3/1/2017 (Cancelled by MOSH Instruction 23-2 1/19/2023)

Instructions issued in 2016

Instruction 16-16 - Shipyard Employment Tool Bag Directive - 8/23/2016
Instruction 16-15 - Maritime Cargo Gear Standards and 29 CFR Part 1919 Certification - 8/23/2016
Instruction 16-14 - Inspection Procedures for the Respiratory Protection Standard - 8/23/2016
Instruction 16-13 - Inspection Procedures for Hazard Communication Standard - 8/23/2016
Instruction 16-12 - Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis - 8/23/2016
Instruction 16-11 - Commercial Diving Operations - 8/23/2016
Instruction 16-10 - Communicating with Victim's Family– 8/23/2016 *canceled by MI 23-
Instruction 16-9 - Enforcement Procedures for Workplace Violence - 8/23/2016
Instruction 16-8 - Enforcement Guidance for PPE in General Industry - 8/23/2016
Instruction 16-7 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Crushed-by/Struck-by Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2015
Instruction 16-6 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Maryland High Hazard Industries - 10/1/2015
Instruction 16-5 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) - Public Sector - 10/1/2014
Instruction 16-4 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) - Health Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2015
Instruction 16-3 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Tree Care and Removal - 10/1/2015
Instruction 16-2 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Fall Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2015
Instruction 16-1 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Electrical Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2015

Instructions issued in 2015

Instruction 15-11 - Mandatory Training Program for MOSH Compliance Personnel - 5/11/2015
Instruction 15-10 - National Emphasis Program - Occupational Exposure to Isocyanates - 4/15/2015
Instruction 15-9 - Focused Inspections - 4/6/2015
Instruction 15-8 - REVISION-National Emphasis Program-Primary Metal Industries - 12/1/2014
Instruction 15-7 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Crushed-by/Struck-by Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2014
Instruction 15-6 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Maryland High Hazard Industries - 10/1/2014
Instruction 15-5 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) - Public Sector - 10/1/2014
Instruction 15-4 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) - Health Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2014
Instruction 15-3 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Tree Care and Removal - 10/1/2014
Instruction 15-2 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Fall Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2014
Instruction 15-1 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Electrical Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2014

Instructions issued in 2014

Instruction 14-9 - Implementation of Exemptions and Limitations Placed on MOSH Activities by the Federal Labor/Health and Human Services Appropriations Act - 2/27/2014
Instruction 14-8 - Inspection Scheduling for Construction - 10/1/2013
Instruction 14-7 - Longshoring and Marine Terminals "Tool Sheds" - 10/1/2013
Instruction 14-6 - Health Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2013
Instruction 14-5 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Tree Care and Removal - 10/1/2013
Instruction 14-4 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) - Public Sector - 10/1/2013
Instruction 14-3 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Crushed-by/Struck-by Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2013
Instruction 14-2 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Electrical Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2013
Instruction 14-1 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Fall Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2013

Instructions issued in 2013

Instruction 13-6 - Revisions to MOSH Field Operations Manual (FOM) - 7/19/2013
Instruction 13-5 - National Emphasis Program (NEP) - Primary Metal Industries - 2/5/2013
Instruction 13-4 - National Emphasis Program (NEP) - PSM Covered Chemical Facilities - 2/5/2013
Instruction 13-3 - Compliance Policy for Manufacture, Storage, Sale, Handling, Use and Display of Pyrotechnics - 2/1/2013
Instruction 13-2 - National Emphasis Program (NEP) Nursing and Residential Care Facilities - 1/31/2013
Instruction 13-1 - Site-Specific Targeting FFY2012 - 1/23/2013

Instructions issued in 2012

Instruction 12-6 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Maryland High Hazard Industries - 10/1/2012
Instruction 12-5 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Tree Care and Removal - 12/14/2012
Instruction 12-4 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) - Public Sector - 10/1/2012
Instruction 12-3 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Crushed-by/Struck-by Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2012
Instruction 12-2 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Electrical Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2012
Instruction 12-1 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Fall Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2012

Instructions issued in 2011

Instruction 11-11 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Maryland High Hazard Industries- 10/1/2011
Instruction 11-9 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) - Public Sector -10/1/2011
Instruction 11-8 - Site-Specific Targeting for FFY 2012 - 10/1/2011
Instruction 11-7 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Crushed-by/Struck-by Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2011
Instruction 11-6 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Electrocution Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2011
Instruction 11-5 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Fall Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2011
Instruction 11-4 - Accident Report Local Emphasis Program (LEP) - 10/1/2011
Instruction 11-3 - Enforcement Policies and Procedures for MOSH's Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) - 4/1/2011
Instruction 11-2 - PSM Covered Chemical Facilities - 4/1/2011
Instruction 11-1 - Compliance Guidelines for Residential Construction - 2/25/2011

Instructions issued in 2010

Instruction 10-14 - National Emphasis Program (NEP) Hexavalent Chromium - 12/20/2010
Instruction 10-13 - Fall Protection for Residential Construction - 12/3/2010
Instruction 10-12 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Crushed-by/Struck-by Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2010
Instruction 10-11 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Electrocution Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2010
Instruction 10-10 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Fall Hazards in Construction - 10/1/2010
Instruction 10-9 - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) Maryland High Hazard Industries - 10/1/2010
Instruction 10-8 - Site-Specific Targeting FFY 2011 - 10/1/2010
Instruction 10-7 - Accident Report Local Emphasis Program (LEP) - 10/1/2010
Instruction 10-6 - Inspection Policy and Procedures for OSHA's Steel Erection Standards for Construction (Cancels 10-5) - 5/31/2010
Instruction 10-5 - Inspection Policy and Procedures for OSHA's Steel Erection Standards for Construction - 5/3/2010
Instruction 10-4 - Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Policies and Procedures - 5/3/2010
Instruction 10-3 - Enforcement Procedures for Very High Occupational Exposure Risk to 2009 H1N1 Influenza - 5/3/2010
Instruction 10-2 - Facilities that Manufacture Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl - (NEP) - 5/3/2010
Instruction 10-1A - Injury and Illness Recordkeeping National Emphasis Program (RK NEP) - 5/3/2010
Instruction 10-1 - Injury and Illness Recordkeeping National Emphasis Program (RK NEP) - 1/1/2010