If an employer or a class of employers believes that the Occupational Safety and Health Act standard is inappropriate to its particular situation, an exemption, or variance, may be sought.

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Employers can apply for a variance from an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard if they believe that they have an alternative method of providing equal or greater protection for their workers. Variances are subject to approval by OSHA.

If an Employer or a Class of Employers Believes That