Data Supporting the Impact of Regulatory Compliance Costs on Small Airports, Volume 2: Technical Appendixes to ACRP Report 90 (2013) / Chapter Skim
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A.2 State and Local Agency Jurisdiction As discussed above, and according to the OSHA web site "OSHA Coverage of state and Local Government Workers", State and local government workers are excluded from federal coverage under the OSH Act. However, states operating their own state workplace safety and health programs under plans approved by the U.S.
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There were limited new regulations adopted from 2000 through 2010 that could have a significant direct impact on airports. The revisions to the personal protective equipment, respirator fit testing protocols, and recordkeeping forms were not significant and should not involve major costs.
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As shown in Figure TA-33, only nine percent of responding airports reported adding staff to comply with occupational safety and health requirements. Four percent are pursuing OSHA's Voluntary Protective Program (VPP)
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Figure TA-34. Use of Airport Staff and Contractors for OSHA Regulated Activities (Sample:66-83 airports)
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Questions Valid Responses (# of airports) Table TA-29.
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Table TA-30 summarizes the occupational safety and health compliance costs associated with construction and with the use of employees in confined spaces. Because the three specific costs elements are related, a total cost was calculated.
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If OSHA compliance increases the costs of construction projects funded with AIP grants or PFCs, these funds could be used to pay for the incremental costs. E.2 Use of Financial Assistance Because significant outside funding sources were not identified for OSHA compliance, the Phase 2 survey questionnaire did not include questions on funding sources.
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