Acute appendicitis is sudden inflammation of the appendix, usually initiated by obstruction of the lumen. This results in invasion of the appendix wall by gut flora, and it becomes inflamed and infected.
If a workplace has no specific standards to apply to a situation, the US employee must follow OSHA's General Duty Clause. The employee must ask for guidance from the employer. The employer should follow a standard code of conduct. 4 people found this useful.
In addition to the general industry standard, OSHA sets standards for three specific industries: construction, maritime and agriculture. Employers in these industries must comply with these specific standards, as well as the general industry standards that apply to all other businesses.