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# OSHA Compliance Assistant (MCP Server)
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Give Claude instant access to OSHA General Industry compliance knowledge (29 CFR 1910). Ask workplace safety questions and get cited verdicts with regulation sections and corrective actions.
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## Get Your API Key
**Free tier available — no credit card required.**
| Tier | Daily Calls | Price |
|------|------------|-------|
| Sandbox | 10/day | Free |
| Developer | 500/day | $79/mo |
| Team | 2,000/day | $199/mo |
| Enterprise | 10,000/day | $499/mo |
---
## Installation
```bash
pip install mcp httpx
```
---
## Claude Desktop Setup
Add to `claude_desktop_config.json`:
**macOS:** `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
**Windows:** `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"osha-compliance": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/osha-compliance-assistant/server.py"],
"env": {
"OSHA_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
---
## Available Tool
### `compliance_check`
Check whether a workplace scenario complies with OSHA General Industry standards.
**Input:**
```json
{
"scenario": "Describe the workplace situation or safety question"
}
```
**Output:** Cited compliance verdict with relevant regulation section and recommended actions.
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## Coverage
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards including fall protection, machine guarding, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, PPE, fire safety, hazard communication, forklifts, and more.
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## Disclaimer
AI-generated guidance only. Not a substitute for official OSHA publications or certified safety inspections. Always verify with a qualified safety professional.
---
## License
MIT — see [LICENSE](LICENSE)
An MCP server that gives Claude instant access to OSHA General Industry compliance knowledge (29 CFR 1910). Ask any workplace safety question and get a cited YES/NO verdict with the relevant regulation section and corrective actions.
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## What It Does
Claude can answer questions like:
- *"Do I need guardrails on a 4-foot platform?"* → `✅ YES - Section 1910.23(c)(1)`
- *"Can I store propane cylinders near an exit door?"* → `❌ NO - Section 1910.253(b)`
- *"Is automatic restart after a power outage allowed on saws?"* → `❌ NO - Section 1910.213(a)(9)`
Covers 30+ high-priority OSHA 1910 topics including fall protection, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, machine guarding, fire extinguishers, forklifts, PPE, hazard communication, and more.
---
## Get Your API Key
**Free tier available.** Get your API key instantly via Telegram:
📧 Email gcsmst at gmail.com with subject "MCP API Key" to get your free Sandbox key
| Tier | Daily Calls | Price |
|------|------------|-------|
| Sandbox | 10/day | Free |
| Developer | 500/day | $79/mo |
| Team | 2,000/day | $199/mo |
| Enterprise | 10,000/day | $499/mo |
---
## Installation
```bash
pip install mcp httpx
```
---
## Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
**macOS:** `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
**Windows:** `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"osha-compliance": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/osha-compliance-assistant/server.py"],
"env": {
"OSHA_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
Replace `/path/to/osha-compliance-assistant/server.py` with the actual path where you cloned this repo.
---
## Available Tool
### `compliance_check`
Check whether a workplace scenario complies with OSHA General Industry standards.
**Input:**
```json
{
"scenario": "string — describe the workplace situation or safety question"
}
```
**Output:**
Plain text response with:
- ✅ YES or ❌ NO verdict
- Cited OSHA section (e.g. `Section 1910.23(c)(1)`)
- 3 bullet points with specific requirements
- Corrective actions where applicable
**Example:**
```
User: Do workers need hard hats when doing electrical panel work?
Claude (via OSHA MCP):
❌ NO - Section 1910.135
- Hard hats (ANSI Z89.1) required when overhead electrical hazard exists
- Electrical panel work requires Class E rated hard hat for arc flash protection
- Employer must conduct hazard assessment before work begins (1910.132(d))
⚠️ AI analysis only — verify with official OSHA standards or a safety professional.
```
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## Topics Covered
| Section | Topic |
|---------|-------|
| 1910.23 | Guardrails & Fall Protection |
| 1910.25 | Portable Ladders |
| 1910.36-37 | Exit Routes & Doors |
| 1910.95 | Noise & Hearing Conservation |
| 1910.133 | Eye & Face Protection |
| 1910.135 | Head Protection |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers |
| 1910.178 | Forklifts |
| 1910.212 | Machine Guarding |
| 1910.215 | Grinders |
| 1910.242 | Compressed Air |
| 1910.253 | Oxygen & Fuel Cylinders |
| 1910.303 | Electrical Safety |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication (SDS) |
| 5(a)(1) | General Duty Clause |
---
## Disclaimer
This tool provides AI-generated compliance guidance based on OSHA 1910 General Industry standards. It is **not a substitute** for professional safety consultation, official OSHA publications, or certified safety inspections. Always verify with official OSHA standards or a qualified safety professional before making compliance decisions.
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## License
MIT License — see [LICENSE](LICENSE)
